"Most of us think we know what dyslexia is: a disorder that prevents people from reading well. The standard view in neurology is that it stems from a disruption of normal brain development that hurts the brain's ability to process written language-for example, to connect sounds and symbols. We're also familiar with the struggles that kids with dyslexia face in schools: difficulties in keeping up with homework, the need for remedial instruction, and the toll those can take on their self-esteem."
"This is the extraordinary claim made in a new documentary, "The Dyslexic Advantage," based on a book of the same title. Doctors Fernette and Brock Eide, psychologists who've studied dyslexia for decades, have come to believe that dyslexia is "not a disease, but a gift." As they put it, "Dyslexic minds are not disabled. They're specialized. They're wired to learn best through direct experience, not through print or rote repetition.""
Most people view dyslexia as a developmental disorder that impairs the brain's ability to process written language and link sounds with symbols. Children with dyslexia often struggle in school, require remedial instruction, and experience reduced self-esteem. An alternative paradigm proposes that dyslexia represents a distinctive cognitive style with characteristic strengths. Clinicians have identified a checklist of strengths labeled MIND, indicating that many dyslexic individuals excel in one or more areas. Dyslexic cognition frequently favors direct, experiential learning over print or rote repetition. Recognizing and building on these strengths can enable tailored education and flourishing.
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