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Here are links to helpful videos where adults and kids with dyslexia—including famous folks—talk about their experiences, and where you can learn more about dyslexia

“Dyslexia Heroes—The World Is Made By Dyslexia” 
From the Made By Dyslexia folks
The world is a better place because of dyslexia—see why!
https://youtu.be/D_lW_8eU28c 

First Global Summit about Dyslexia October 2018—Highlights
From the Made by Dyslexia folks
https://youtu.be/CkuI5GBrIbg

“The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind” TEDx Talk 
Dean Bragonier 
Great overview of what dyslexia is, and dyslexics’ strengths and challenges.
https://youtu.be/_dPyzFFcG7A

“Because I’m Dyslexic” 
Famous folks talk about their dyslexic experience.  
https://youtu.be/fzHaLYsTgJc 

Henry Winkler PBS Interview On Being Dyslexic
Great short interview about Henry Winkler’s life as a dyslexic, including his challenges, and the book series he wrote for dyslexic kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeembAPKIo

Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Module 1 - About Dyslexia 
From the Made By Dyslexia Folks 
"About Dyslexia - Celebrities including Sir Richard Branson, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Maggie Aderin-Pocock join expert teachers from two world leading dyslexia schools to share their wisdom and expertise in these inspirational Dyslexia Awareness Dyslexia Awareness Training films produced by Made By Dyslexia. Millfield School UK and Schenck School USA are both pioneers in the field of dyslexia and the first schools in their respective countries to successfully support dyslexic students and focus on dyslexic strengths. These films have been incorporated into 5 Dyslexia Awareness Training modules designed to help teachers, educators and parents understand dyslexia, both its strengths and challenges, gain essential knowledge in how to recognize and support it, and create a dyslexia inclusive classroom." 
https://youtu.be/DgHDQeZ5QuA 

“The Dyslexic Advantage, What You May Not Have Heard About Dyslexia” 
From The Dyslexic Advantage authors Brock L. Eide, MD and Fernette F. Eide, MD 
Inspiring overview including interviews with famous dyslexics. 
https://youtu.be/xyab_VSBCAk 

“What Are The Dyslexic M.I.N.D. Strengths” 
Dean Bragonier 
Short video with great explanations of the four areas where dyslexics excel. 
https://youtu.be/f8ijgzZCjjw 

“The Creative Brilliance of Dyslexia” TEDx Talk 
Kate Griggs 
Helps you to rethink your perception of dyslexia and the way learning differences are approached. 
https://youtu.be/CYM40HN82l4 

"Choose Strength, Not Shame"
Ben Foss, dyslexic, prominent entrepreneur and activist and the founder of Headstrong Nation, a not-for-profit organization serving the dyslexic community, talks about his journey of dyslexia and moving from shame to strength.
https://youtu.be/bs93inbQPU0 

“The Gift of Dyslexia” 
Professor John Stein  
Professor Stein talks about the talents bestowed upon individuals with dyslexia.  
https://youtu.be/RVseLzwxceM 

“Dyslexia, An Unwrapped Gift” 
Chris Smart 
Articulate British teens talk about their experience. Since the publication of this video, research has discovered that 1 in 5-10 people are dyslexic, not 1 in 25. 
Part One: https://youtu.be/ngl_II8TtGk 
Part Two: https://youtu.be/bfyrHaR3yOY 

“Dyslexic Advantage” 
Tom West, author of Thinking Like Einsteinand In The Mind’s Eye 
https://youtu.be/grZQhqTZUZQ 

“How Education Can Make You Feel Stupid” 
Richard Branson 
An inside view from a super-successful entrepreneur. 
https://youtu.be/qYl4vv2Z3KM 

What Parents of Dyslexic Children are Teaching Schools About Literacy
PBS Newshour, Special Correspondent Lisa Stark
"Fewer than 40 percent of fourth and eighth grade students nationwide are proficient readers. learn about how Arkansas now requires teachers to learn how to teach young children in a way that benefits dyslexic kids and all children to learn to read more easily. Using phonics in a specific way, including with tactile methods is the best way to teach all kids to read. Arkansas was in the lower percentiles of producing literate kids. As programs like these are implemented across the country using methods that help dyslexic kids—1 in 5 kids is dyslexic!—these proven methods, based in scientific fact, help ALL kids learn to read more easily.Now, led by parents of children with dyslexia, a learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult, some states are trying to change how reading is taught. Special correspondent Lisa Stark reports from Arkansas, where a group of determined advocates have upended traditional reading instruction."
https://youtu.be/b67cnoPSgSo

Positive Dyslexia 
Professor Rod Nicolson talks about the advantages of dyslexia. 
https://youtu.be/XqmSMvkBPmQ 

How to Prove Others Wrong
Jonathan Mooney
Jonathan speaks about his journey from being an outsider to being successful.
https://youtu.be/6nmXrSvewRA 

“Inside The Hidden World of Dyslexia and ADHD” 
Headstrong Nation 
“In Headstrong Nation’s first film, we provide an overview of dyslexia and attention deficit disorder while exploring the brave lives of diverse individuals persevering in a world not designed with them in mind.”  
https://youtu.be/15nOajd_7mo 

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