In this episode, we seek out the truth behind dyslexia. Our professor Dr. Michelle Storie joins us to provide some answers regarding what dyslexia actually is and to clear up some common misconceptions. We also review some depictions of dyslexia in the media. Stay tuned to hear about privilege and how it impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. 

Links to videos:

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iVcTPRShBA

2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-KPmUWchj8

3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHmUXzmCwE

4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxYjKDxYH2U

References

Bella Thorne Official. (2012, April 3). Bella thorne dyslexia story [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iVcTPRShBA

cosbyshow. (2008, February 26). Theo’s gift - s6, ep04 [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxYjKDxYH2U

Cowen, C. (2017, September). Is dyslexia a gift? Infographic. International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/is-dyslexia-a-gift-infographic/

National Association of School Psychologists. (2016). Talking about race and privilege: Lesson plan for middle and high school students [handout]. Bethesda, MD: Author.

National Association of School Psychologists. (2016). Understanding race and privilege [handout]. Bethesda, MD: Author.

Tracey Boguski. (2012, June 25). Shake it up cece - dyslexia [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-KPmUWchj8

tuxedomaskluver. (2017, February 20). Percy jackson dyslexia scene [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHmUXzmCwE