What's It Like To Have Dyslexia?

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Mon, 2016-08-22 18:09

Dyslexia is an incredibly common disorder, affecting 1 in 5 children, a whopping 20% of the population. And yet, many teachers and parents are not terribly familiar with the specifics of it, or how to treat it. Most people know that it causes trouble with how a child reads, but few know the wide spectrum it could affect children -- the effects could be mild or profound. 

This charming video features children performing a skit about dyslexia, seeking to help inform parents and teachers how it works. In fact, these visual cues can be massively helpful in understanding exactly what a child with dyslexia sees when they read, and why they may struggle. This skit is an entertaining introduction to the dyslexic experience.

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They think dyslexia is just switching their b's and d's.

Key Takeaways:

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Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people or 20% of the population.
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The effect of dyslexia can be mild or profound.
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Most parents and teachers doesn't know much about dyslexia.