57 min
The Neuroscience of Resilience and Dyslexia with Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD READ Podcast
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Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD, leading cognitive neuroscientist, joins the READ Podcast to explore pressing questions about the brain, resilience, and learning disabilities. Dr. Hoeft examines the definitions of resilience and outlines its promotive factors related to the reading brain and children with learning disabilities. She cites the latest brain research on the role of stigma and stereotype threat in children with LD, drawing implications on how to combat stigma and cultivate a more inclusive environment in schools. At the end of the episode, Dr. Hoeft discusses her leadership to support the worldwide community during and post-pandemic and calls for solutions to democratize education for all.
Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #23 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Connect with Dr. Hoeft on Twitter.
Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org
Connect with The Windward Institute on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute or Facebook.
Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD, leading cognitive neuroscientist, joins the READ Podcast to explore pressing questions about the brain, resilience, and learning disabilities. Dr. Hoeft examines the definitions of resilience and outlines its promotive factors related to the reading brain and children with learning disabilities. She cites the latest brain research on the role of stigma and stereotype threat in children with LD, drawing implications on how to combat stigma and cultivate a more inclusive environment in schools. At the end of the episode, Dr. Hoeft discusses her leadership to support the worldwide community during and post-pandemic and calls for solutions to democratize education for all.
Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #23 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Connect with Dr. Hoeft on Twitter.
Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org
Connect with The Windward Institute on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute or Facebook.
57 min