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What is Dyslexia?

This video is a great introduction to dyslexia for those who may not understand. It was featured at an annual conference of the International Dyslexia Association.

What is Dyslexia? by Kelli Sandman-Hurley

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.

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