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Educators and parents watching this will better understand dyslexia, as it explains why it is important for students struggling with reading, writing, and spelling to be screened for it as early as possible. It also shows how proper tutoring and classroom accommodations can give these students a chance at success.
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With 1 in 5 people dyslexic, The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia is a film that demystifies dyslexia. Personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. The film not only clears up the misconceptions about the condition, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it, proving that dyslexia is a neurological issue and not a...
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English
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This documentary takes an enlightening look at a group of young people with a wide spectrum of learning disabilities and offers a compelling portrait of the ways they overcome their challenges. By using their strengths and working with parents and teachers committed to helping the children discover the ways they learn best, these young people have risen above learning differences and low self-esteem and have found their unique voices. A group of students...
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An estimated 15-20 percent of the current U.S. population has dyslexia, and 4.5 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prompted by a shock of recognition while studying to become a social worker, Sarah Entine began investigating how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have affected three generations in her family. Grandmother, mother, and daughter are bound by blood and divided by a lack of understanding--since...
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Launching young readers volume 8
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English
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Filmed in schools, childcare centers, libraries, research centers, and homes around the country, this series looks at different reading strategies that are helping young children learn to read. This episode explores how brain scientists are working to solve the puzzle of why some children struggle to read and others don't. Startling new research shows the answer may lie in how a child's brain is wired from birth. Brain researchers are working on unlocking...