A gorgeous short animation that will make you go 'aww'. Most people will relate to this on a human level: it is not just about attention disorder. Now available to download for use in schools!
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A gorgeous short animation that will make you go 'aww'. Most people will relate to this on a human level: it is not just about attention disorder. Now available to download for use in schools!
Putting the person first means listening to them and not simply jumping in with a solution to fix what you see as the problem.
A call to action produced by the British Dyslexia Association: learning about dyslexia should be mandatory for all new teachers.
Another video - by Amazing Things Happen - that should be shared widely within schools to help children (and adults) understand what it is like to be different. After a lovely introduction about being different, the animation then goes on to explain what it is like to be autistic. Suitable for all ages - not just children.
A great TED-Ed video aimed at young people and adults to help them understand Dyslexia.
A good attempt to explain Dyslexia to young children in an animated presentation of a comic strip by Nessy.com (warning: contains zany voiceovers).
Asperger's described in a mainstream children's cartoon. Got to be a good thing.
A great video from the BBC to share with children of primary school age covering both the negatives and positives of being dyslexic.
Short film by The National Autistic Society to raise awareness of what information overload can feel like.
An Emeritus Oxford professor discussing the special creative, visual and spatial talents of dyslexics over most other people.
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 children's programme with autistic characters to help everyone know what it is like to be autistic. Interview with autistic Jake who plays the lead character. Brilliant.
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.
This video from Understood.org explains differences between dyslexic and non-dyslexic brains, including effective interventions and potential strengths.
This young man has an entire video channel on YouTube answering a whole host of questions.
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.
These gorgeous young girls interview each other about what it is like to live with dyslexia and autism.
Neurodiversity described by a young autistic. Neurodiversity embraces differences and is an antidote to the negative stance taken by learning disabilities.