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Dyslexia
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What is dyslexia?
"Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life."
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Videos about Dyslexia
“Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same. This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain.
“This animation seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.”
“These brave kids with dyslexia share their experiences to help answer one of the most common questions parents have: What is it like to have dyslexia?”
“Reading and comprehension is achieved most efficiently by FIRST teaching later sound correspondences.” Want to know how we KNOW this? Check out this short animation, backed by more than 40 years of neuroscience, that introduces the science behind the Reading Brain.
Recommended Reading
Overcoming Dyslexia
by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
