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The Gift of Dyslexia at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival
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It is time to stop classifying dyslexia as a disability argues Vivian French; we need to start appreciating that different brain-wiring and neurobiological patterns allow people to process information in unique ways. Although dyslexia may cause difficulties with reading and writing, people with it prefer thinking in narrative form, often making them natural storytellers and actors. An ability to visualize 3D structures also means many are gifted artists. Vivian leads the discussion with Dr John Rack, Head of Research, Development and Policy at Dyslexia Action and actor, playwright and songwriter Matthew McVarish.
It is time to stop classifying dyslexia as a disability argues Vivian French; we need to start appreciating that different brain-wiring and neurobiological patterns allow people to process information in unique ways. Although dyslexia may cause difficulties with reading and writing, people with it prefer thinking in narrative form, often making them natural storytellers and actors. An ability to visualize 3D structures also means many are gifted artists. Vivian leads the discussion with Dr John Rack, Head of Research, Development and Policy at Dyslexia Action and actor, playwright and songwriter Matthew McVarish.
57 min