Children share some quick facts about dyslexia and what they wish teachers and others knew about this common learning disability that makes learning to
read, write and spell a challenge.
Great 5 minute video that not only shares the warning signs, but also the common myths and needed accommodations.
One of the greatest neuro-myths about dyslexia is that it’s just about reading. Kudos to the Gabrieli lab (and many others) who are unraveling the differences that exist between dyslexic and non-dyslexic children because the science can inform us about what we may need to do as teachers and tutors.
Pure listening tasks (no reading) show:
1. Dyslexic children ‘hear’ or process sounds differently from non-dyslexic children.
2. Dyslexic children show greater activation of the right temporoparietal cortex.
From: Boston Children’s Hospital
Some 5 to 17 percent of all children have developmental dyslexia, or unexplained reading difficulty. When a parent has dyslexia, the odds jump to 50 percent. Typically, though, dyslexia isn’t diagnosed until the end of second grade or as late as third grade — when interventions are less effective and self-esteem has already suffered.
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. Directed by James Redford, the film not only clears up the misconceptions about the condition, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it.