A call to action produced by the British Dyslexia Association: learning about dyslexia should be mandatory for all new teachers.
All tagged DYSLEXIA
What is dyslexia (for big people)?
A great TED-Ed video aimed at young people and adults to help them understand Dyslexia.
What is dyslexia (for little people)?
A good attempt to explain Dyslexia to young children in an animated presentation of a comic strip by Nessy.com (warning: contains zany voiceovers).
BBC children's TV special with kids talking about having dyslexia
A great video from the BBC to share with children of primary school age covering both the negatives and positives of being dyslexic.
Incredible simulations through your neurodiverse child's eyes
An incredible set of tools - including simulators through your child's eyes - from understood.org in the US
Oxford University Professor John Stein on the higher levels of creative talent amongst dyslexics
An Emeritus Oxford professor discussing the special creative, visual and spatial talents of dyslexics over most other people.
The gifts of dyslexia: a very positive take on cognitive differences
Dean Bragonier's TEDx talk highlighting the natural talents of having a dyslexic brain, and the cognitive costs of being wired that way. Everyone who wants to better understand what it is like to live with dyslexia should watch this video.
A short film about the hidden talents of having dyslexia
An amazing film that all children and teachers should watch (especially the teachers!) to remind us that struggling with reading and writing does not equal stupid.
Scientific explanations of Dyslexia
This video from Understood.org explains differences between dyslexic and non-dyslexic brains, including effective interventions and potential strengths.
Super d! A new show for dyslexic children
A positive online video show from Dyslexiaville.com for children with dyslexia, with all actors being neurodiverse children. Check it out children, parents and teachers.
A young autistic girl and young dyslexic girl interview each other
These gorgeous young girls interview each other about what it is like to live with dyslexia and autism.
This 10 year old girl tells us what it feels like to be dyslexic
If you're upset about being misunderstood, share what you feel like this ten year old girl did.
A lovely short film about dyslexia and imagination
This uplifting short film will relate to children who struggle with reading at school.
The struggle of a dyslexic student
An account by a young person about what it is like to be dyslexic at school. We love these, especially when the vlogger concerned adds some entertaining visuals as he does here.
What it feels to be a young person with dyslexia
At over 20mins this video is perhaps on the long side, but it is great to hear a young person explaining directly to the rest of us what it is like to be her. (You could always put it on in the background and just listen to it!)