EPISODE · May 14, 2024 · 13 MIN
Drs Bennett & Sally Shaywitz On The Prevalence of Being An African-American Dyslexic
from Voices of Dyslexia · host Dyslexia Resource Center
We are so excited to have dyslexia experts, Dr. Bennett Shaywitz and Dr. Sally Shaywitz in this episode where we discuss our recent collaboration on the published article on the prevalence of undiagnosed dyslexia in African-American primary school children. This is part 1 to a series that we will continue to share as we do our part to get the word out about dyslexia!Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing🙋🏼♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!👩🏻🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️· Why the Shaywitz’s are so important to the dyslexia community· Deep dive into the published article about the prevalence of undiagnosed African Americans · Getting the word out· What to expect in Part 2Want to read the full published article? Check it out here: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/prevalence-of-undiagnosed-dyslexia-in-african-americn-primary-school-childrenDrs. Shaywitz’s Website at the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/📚 WORK WITH US Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testingDyslexia Therapy: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-services/for-parents-and-caregivers#ParentsGetStartedTeacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)→ Online: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/online-dyslexia-training→ In Person: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-training-certification🔗 CONNECT WITH USListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fo7CkXRde2TFB3cmztkdQWebsite: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaresourcecenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexia1n5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33181314/admin/feed/posts/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dyslexia1n5/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTVoices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728⏰Timestamps⏰0:00 Intro0:31 Who Are The Shaywitz’s?2:35 Dyslexia in African Americans6:00 This is a Wake Up Call9:04 Get The Word Out10:00 Defining Dyslexia11:21 Closing / Part 2#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #truthondyslexiaSupport the show
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We are so excited to have dyslexia experts, Dr. Bennett Shaywitz and Dr. Sally Shaywitz in this episode where we discuss our recent collaboration on the published article on the prevalence of undiagnosed dyslexia in African-American primary school children. This is part 1 to a series that we will continue to share as we do our part to get the word out about dyslexia! Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing 🙋🏼♀️Have a ques...
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