Title Page


Item Nr: DVD 2907 Title: Embracing Dyslexia
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 50 Prod/Pub: Jansen Media
Copyright: 2013 Series:
Book Type: Biographee:
Copies: 0 Loan Period: 10 days
 
  Documentary explores dyslexia with interviews with parents, adult dyslexics, researchers, educators and experts to provide an accurate portrayal of a learning difference that affects between 15-20% of the population. Provides an insider's view of dyslexia. Filmmaker Luis Macias reveals the problems & issues experienced since his own son was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight. Experts and educators illustrate why early screening is vital, and share the effectiveness of classroom accommodations and tutoring both inside and outside of school.

  Subjects:
  1299 - DISABILITIES--LEARNING
  417 - DYSLEXIA
  133 - PROFESSIONAL DVD
  919 - READING
  920 - READING--REMEDIAL TEACHING/INTERVENTION
  1613 - REQUEST--AEA
  1024 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
  1465 - SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS/PERSONS