What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley
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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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Students with dyslexia struggle with decoding when they read a new text. You experienced that during this video for one to two minutes. What do you think the repercussions would be for students who experience difficulty reading each and every time they attempt it?
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- Educator Kelli Sandman-Hurley
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