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At 8:40, Laura Cassidy says that we should be screening for dyslexia out of Kindergarten. I wonder what this screening would consist and how this process would ensure that other reading difficulties, such as ones resulting from poor reading education, are not counted as dyslexia.

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At 8:40, Laura Cassidy says that we should be screening for dyslexia out of Kindergarten. I wonder what this screening would consist of and how this process would ensure that other reading difficulties, such as ones resulting from poor reading education, are not counted as dyslexia

-Sophia
(Sorry for duplicate posts, I forgot to put my name on the last one!)

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As I was watching the CBS News Dyslexia video, it made me think a little deeper on how I can make my learning space more inclusive to those who may have Dyslexia or other similar  difficulties. It made me wonder how I can best assist my students when there is popcorn reading or class read alouds. This could be a source of great anxiety for those students.

-Edyliese Aquino

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One thing that I noticed and stuck out to me from this weeks videos were the conversation between Deon and Dr. Lauren around 25 minutes. They are talking about how dyslexia is a white disability. How many black children and adults with learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia in this case, are not diagnosed and their struggles are often brushed off as behavior issues. They also discuss how there are such a lack of resources for dyslexic students unless they are white and wealthy. We can see this evidence through both of their personal stories as they obtained such a late in life diagnosis.

- Eliza French

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In the CBS News video it focused on debunking the misunderstanding that Dyslexia is a reflection of a person’s IQ/Intelligence. There is no evidence that finds a correlation between the two.

In the Black, Male and Dyslexic it highlighted the life of a man who struggled growing up in poverty as well as with Dyslexia. It was hard to advocate for himself in early education. He also got diagnosed at 28 years old after years of struggling “in silence”. It lead to a lot of frustration for struggling for so long, which affected his everyday life.

-Edyliese Aquino

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While these videos are different in content they address dyslexia, but similar in their fight and question process and procedures within the diagnosis and the disability. I think one of the biggest things that stood out to me was the lack of support and assistance that so many students have experienced and how that has set them back significantly and had detrimental, life long effects.

-Eliza French

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Near 5:30, Dr. Cassidy reveals that over 50% of all prisoners screened and tested at a Louisiana maximum security prison had dyslexia. This got me thinking about how the United States, and possibly other countries, might be incorrectly addressing the problem of high incarceration rates. Instead of focusing all of our attention solely on guns, drugs, and alcohol, maybe focusing some of our time and effort on those who have dyslexia will lower the incarceration rates of adults. By improving our education systems to accommodate and help those with dyslexia, we are rebuilding their self-esteem and learning abilities. Thus reducing the number of children forced to choose the streets and eventually being arrested by law enforcement.

-Marcus Hunter

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I think that both of the videos, while touching on the struggles of dyslexic children, come from different perspectives. The CBS News video seems to come from a more privileged perspective while the Black, male and dyslexic video acknowledges the role that oppression plays in access to resources for students of color, and how other failings in our system cause more issues for dyslexic students of color. The CBS news video, meanwhile, touches on providing learning solutions for dyslexia in the form of Dr. Cassidy's Louisiana Key Academy, but does not acknowledge how privlege plays a role in which dyslexic students get the help that they need, specifically how race has played a role in which students are punished more harshly for not meeting the reading standard and whose needs are more often not met.

-Sophia Georgious

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After watching this video it really got me thinking. As dyslexia is already hard enough to spot and help at a young age, it made me think of ways to make sure those that are dyslexic can be successful in a physical education environment. When watching this video the lady mentions that she would look at the word and remember how it sounds to know what word she is looking at or writing. It made me think of ways I can incorporate words and sounds in my classroom. I came up with a white board and posters full of important words for that unit and lesson for the day. Having the most important words and focus points where every kid can see the word and go over the words each day will allow the kids to see and hear the important words they need to help remember them.

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After watching both of these videos and getting a better understanding of struggles and an idea of what it is like to live with dyslexia it had me thinking. The CBS video was addressing social misconceptions that students with dyslexia are lower IQ and not as smart, although there is no evidence to support that thought. The black, male, and dyslexic video talks about a man that was diagnosed later in life than most and created frustrations and problems with day to day activities.
These videos made me think about people I grew up with and those around us. How many people go their entire life thinking they cannot read or struggle with daily activities due to dyslexia and do not even know they have it. Especially the older generation since not much information has been discovered forever ago. So, how many people do I know that struggle with this but just have no clue or find out super late in their life timeline that could relieve so much stress and allow for help that is never found.

-Brennan Meisler

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In the video "Cracking the code of dyslexia", they mentioned that over 50% of people in the prison they tested had dyslexia. I wonder why it is such a big percentage? People with dyslexia tend to have a lower self esteem. We as a society are not doing a good job in dealing with this problem. There needs to be screening, testing, etc so students can get the help they need. I wonder why school's don't treat this like a major issue and get all the students tested for dyslexia. Deon the football did not get diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 28. - Cameron Voinovich

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I immediately noticed a difference between the two videos and the stories being told within them. The CBS News video explored dyslexia from a white woman’s perspective who struggled in school and felt as though she couldn’t learn effectively. Also, she was never labeled as a “bad kid” or a “troubled child” but as an “intellectual, geeky kid” who would rather sit at the adult table because the conversations were more interesting there than at the kid’s table. On the other hand, Deon Butler’s story came from a black male’s perspective who, while growing up, struggled in school and created unwanted stress for himself and his grandmother by doing things that provoked attention from school faculty when he thought he was trying to learn. Due to his actions in school, Deon would be labeled as the “bad kid” or “class clown,” labels that the aforementioned white woman never experienced. However, these actions were a mechanism for Deon to say, “I need help!” but no one listened, and he never got the proper help he needed until he learned about his dyslexia diagnosis at 28.

With these videos in mind, I recognize the importance of knowing how malleable the minds of our students are. Students are still children whose brains are constantly developing and soaking up as much knowledge as possible. So, as educators, we must do our best to replace the negative comments we may have regarding a student’s learning abilities and personality in favor of more supportive words or actions for them. We need to eliminate the misunderstandings surrounding dyslexia and learn and implement teaching strategies that foster more inclusive learning environments within our classrooms.

-Marcus Hunter

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I found the conversation in Black, Male, and Dyslexic to be interesting. It gives a side of dyslexia that we aren’t to seeing much. The struggles that students face and are ignored because of their race or identity. Especially was crazy, because he wasn’t diagnosed until well after high school. I think this was a very important question, because these are topics that get ignored or at best are valued only for the rich white kids that struggle with dyslexia.
- Emma Pimental

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In the video, Cathy says that the way she learned how to read makes her a better scientist. I wonder how many people with dyslexia feel drawn to science and other STEM disciplines because of the way their thought process works?

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Both videos talk about the struggles that someone with dyslexia might go through in their life, especially their education. Students with dyslexia that aren't diagnosed are often forgotten about, labeled as bad kids, or moved into special education programs when , as mentioned in the CBS video, the ability to read with dyslexia is not connected to intelligence at all. The "Think Dyslexia" video goes into the experience of having dyslexia while being black. Minority students are more likely to be labeled as disruptive or apathetic when they are trying their hardest and need help that is not being provided.

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During this video it mentioned that there is no link between dyslexia and intelligence. This began to made me wonder if there were possible other links and connections to dyslexia. For example if dyslexia is more prominent between one of the two sexes, different racial or ethnic groups, if it is hereditary, or if issues while in the womb or at birth have an impact on those who have dyslexia.

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The two videos are similar when it comes to talking about the lack of awareness and diagnoses of dyslexia. These videos also mention how dyslexia can create a pattern of low self esteem causing misbehavior and acting out. In the video, “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia” it mentions how during a screening for dyslexia in a prison, it found that over 50% of people had the disorder. In the video, “Black, Male, and Dyslexic” the speaker shares his personal experiences that came with the frustrations of growing up and being unaware of having dyslexia. These frustrations then turned into acts of misbehavior as a way to get the attention he was not receiving. The difference between these two videos is that “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia” shines a light on the struggles of dyslexia in general. In the video, “Black, Male, and Dyslexic” it provides greater insight on how there are even more challenges when it comes to being black and having dyslexia due to stereotypical views of black individuals and being overlooked as just having an emotional disorder.

- Monique Reed

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Something that kept coming to mind while watching the videos was how dyslexia is caught during early childhood and what the warning signs are. In the CBS video, Deon Butler talks about his experience growing up with dyslexia and how he was treated differently. He highlights how the effects of dyslexia followed him into other areas of life and affected his self-esteem.

I wonder what the implications are for dyslexia in other areas of development. I've researched this topic a bit on my own, but what do you think?

-Lauren Mellott

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I think putting the two videos together, we get a good sense of dyslexia and how to help students. The Black, male, and dyslexic one showed what it is like from a student's perspective and especially one that didn't receive help. While the other one shows those who have researched it how to handle dyslexia.

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Deon's story about acting out as a kid because he wasn't getting the support he needed reminded me a lot of something I learned in training to be a camp counselor. I was told that every act out is the result of a need that's not being met. This applies to most kids but especially kids with learning disabilities like dyslexia. Deon's story is definitely a prime example of acting out as a result of a need that's not being met.
- Abby Mehr

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The story about helping incarcerated  readers with dyslexia and Deon's comments about having a hard time staying out of trouble when his family and school didn't have the right resources for him makes me wonder what dyslexia supports could look like in inner city neighborhoods. It seems like if there is more support for kids with learning disabilities, it will help them feel less frustrated and more inclined to feel motivated at school, keeping them on the right track and out of the prison system. I wonder what this could look like or if there are any current programs that work toward this goal.
- Abby Mehr

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Watching Deon’s story made me wonder if there has been changes when it comes to raising awareness about learning disabilities back in my hometown’s school. As far as I can remember, students with learning disabilities were separated from general education classes, and we didn’t have much further discussion about it in my classroom. Deon shared how he was fighting to be somebody and fit in, so I wonder if the educators and/or other professionals considered this before coming to a decision to just separate them. What if the students thought they were bad kids because they were placed in “special” education? This is why I want to ensure all my students receive the support they need. Given math is usually a tough subject, I wonder what other ways I can use to create an inclusive learning environment in math instead of this “separation.”
-Cherry Sumagaysay

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Even though both videos talked about the challenges of dyslexia, Deon and Cathy faced it differently. Cathy’s family had more resources available to them, so her mom was able to find a specialist and got the diagnosis at an earlier age than Deon at 28, and she had a private tutor. She was seen as an intellectual, geeky kid while Deon was labeled as a bad kid. Deon struggled more because he didn’t know how to handle problems with school and outside of school, his parent-teacher conferences didn’t go so well, so he started to show bad behaviors, or something to get his teachers’ attention since others were treated differently compared to him. Thus, educators must know how to recognize the signs of potential learning disabilities, and not ignore students who need help, just like from Deon’s experiences.
-Cherry Sumagaysay

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The video Black, Male and Dyslexic made me step back and reanalyze the way as educators we might view a student with a disability such as dyslexia. The black student was unheard for years which blows my mind. He did not have the resources around him to help him when he could be helped and it is frustrating. Also, the educators clearly were not as educated as they should have been. We must do everything in our power to protect and help these kids. We need to remember what home may be like for them outside of school and how we can help bridge the gap between their worlds.
-Esthela M.

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Both videos brought awareness to dyslexia. The videos told stories, talked about the diagnosis and how it can affect development during childhood.

The main difference that stuck out to me about the videos was the effects of race on how dyslexia is diagnosed and treated. It makes me wonder the long-term affects of race on disability. It makes me incredibly sad to think about Cathy's family versus Deon's family and the measures that were taken to help the children. Deon was termed the bad kid by many of his teachers because he wasn't staying caught up with the rest of his peers and was acting out because of his frustration. Cathy on the other hand was diagnosed early in life and had a doctor who specialized in this learning difficulties. These videos made me think about how we can do our parts as future educators so that no student is left behind.
- Lauren Mellott

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Through the analysis of these two videos, we gain valuable insights into the varied experiences of individuals with dyslexia, emphasizing that dyslexia is not limited by race or intelligence. It is striking how both Deon and the woman in the CBS News video faced late diagnoses and challenges in their educational journeys.

Deon's story underscores the unique struggles that black children with dyslexia may encounter, where their difficulties may be misconstrued as behavioral issues. On the other hand, the white woman's experience highlights the emotional impact of feeling different in an educational setting.

As educators, these stories call for a deeper understanding of dyslexia and a commitment to providing a more inclusive learning environment for all students. We need to challenge stereotypes and support those who may be silently struggling. By doing so, we can help foster a more empathetic and inclusive educational landscape where every child, regardless of their background, can thrive.

-Nate Rausch

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Ohio Dyslexia Law Wonder & Dyslexia and Racism synthesis

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This is a timely discussion for dyslexia (I guess when is it ever not?) in Ohio because of the new state mandates being put on elementary teachers. At the end of the CBS video, Dr. Cassidy says "We should be screening for dyslexia at the end of kindergarten." While the state of Ohio is attempting to aid struggling readers (a generous assumption) with the new screenings being mandated, it's flagging the vast majority of students as dyslexic (even though they're not) and mandating more paperwork and differentiated supports from their teachers (on top of RIMPs). While I'm a high school ELA teacher and not an elementary teacher, I have recently spoken to K-3rd grade teachers from around the state about the new laws/mandates and what it means for them and their students - more paperwork, more screens, and less time actually teaching. The part about incarcerated people and the correlation of dyslexia is, while disturbing, not necessarily surprising. Students are shuffled along from grade to grade whether they master content or not. If a student is struggling to read (especially when their comprehension and IQ levels are developmentally appropriate), it would cause self esteem issues, doubt, and despair. When students don't see a pathway of success through the traditional school route, they're likely to seek success (monetary/security/etc.) elsewhere. In redlined/segregated/over-policed/under-resourced neighborhoods, such as most city schools (not to say rural schools don't have the same struggles), one can't really blame a student for going "to the streets", as Dr. Cassady says.

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Any time a student is not reaching "success" in the American school setting, racism will compound it. Because of the way Brown v. Board was rolled out (good ruling, racist implementation), white teachers have been upholding systemic racism and white supremacy standards in education, therefore creating traumatic environments for BIPOC students. This holds true with dyslexia, and these sources give anecdotal and hard evidence to that claim.

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Something that stuck out to me within this video is how many people in the population do have dyslexia. When the doctors said that 1 in 5 students that they tested had dyslexia,  I was astonished. When I was growing up, my school did not seem to use differentiated instruction for students with dyslexia. I noticed how important it is to divide and break apart words to help students with dyslexia better read what is needed. This will also connect to the think tab because it makes you reflect and think about how you as an educator can better adapt your instruction for students with dyslexia.
-Jackson Chase

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One similarity that I noticed between the two videos was the interview at the end of "Black, Male, and Dyslexic" as well as the interview with the 4 students in "Cracking the Code of Dyslexia". Dyslexia completely warps a students academic life and career because it makes it more difficult to not only read but to stay caught up on the material. Students in Cracking the Code said that they felt "stupid" and "dumb" which can really harm a students mental health. If students are not getting the help they need and they are falling behind, it may be too hard to notice and get them back on their feet. Something that was mentioned in the interview in "Black, Male, and Dyslexic" was he didn't get diagnosed until he was 28. That means that throughout his entire academic career he was struggling without educators noticing the signs of it. As educators, it is important that we talk to our students and notice signs early in a course so we can get students the adapted instruction they need. I was so surprised to learn about how many people go throughout their life struggling and not knowing they actually had dyslexia.
-Jackson Chase

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I noticed that in “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia,” the students had started believing what the education system was telling them; they started believing that they were stupid or incapable of learning. Deon Butler said a similar thing in “Black, Male, and Dyslexic.” After being told over and over again that he would never be smart enough and no matter how hard he tried, his teachers still couldn’t find anything positive to say about him at parent-teacher conferences, he started believing that he was stupid. Yet as the first video stated, there is no link between dyslexia and intelligence. Deon and the other students started doubting themselves because they were constantly told they weren’t smart, even though they were intelligent and capable individuals. This constant wearing down has very real effects and can limit a person’s opportunities in life. Although dyslexic people can definitely be very successful, these “isolated success stories” are often the exception, not the norm. In “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia,” they did a study that proved that 50% of prison inmates surveyed were dyslexic. When learning disabilities are not recognized and it is assumed that the student is lazy or stupid, it can have harmful consequences later in life, such as ending up in prison. Making sure that every student is supported and not belittled can help them recognize their true potential and expand their opportunities in life.
Ava Surovey

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In both cases mentioned in the “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia” video, the parents had to advocate for their children to get the diagnoses and the help they needed to succeed. In the “Black, Male, and Dyslexic” video, the interviewer makes the claim that dyslexia is a “white disability.” It’s mostly white students who receive the interventions they need and attend special schools for dyslexia. She and Deon Butler discuss how dyslexia and other learning disabilities are not as talked about in Black communities, and how it is often labeled as something other than a disability, whether it’s being seen as the “class clown” or the “social butterfly.” In the “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia” video, they also discussed that over 50% of the prison inmates were dyslexic. Based on what I know about incarceration rates being disproportionate for people of color, I think this relates to what the other video was talking about when they claimed dyslexia was underdiagnosed in the Black community. For students who don’t have parents who are going to advocate for them, can’t afford it, and don’t have access to what they need, how are they able to succeed? I wonder how big of a role race plays, and how we can make sure that all students, regardless of their racial background, have access to what they need to succeed.
Ava Surovey

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I believe that the standards a diagnosis is based on are many times based on how characteristics appear in cisgender white men. I am wondering about the possible effects this can create. I am thinking about this in the context of both videos, but especially in how the video “Black, Male, and Dyslexic” shows the potential harm of not being diagnosed.

-Steve Iten

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I think that the second video gives more information about some reasons why so many people imprisoned are dyslexic as mentioned in the video “Cracking the Code of Dyslexia”. The second video, “Black, Male, and Dyslexic," discusses how Black dyslexic people can be quickly labeled as the "bad kid" due to racism and ableism. For the speaker, this created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
-Steve Iten

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As I was watching the first video I noticed that Kathy's family was very wealthy and so was Cassidy's family (a Senator and surgeon). While they acknowledge that and Cassidy opened a public charter school, how're the kids going to the school? Ohio law requires K-8 schools have transportation, but what about high schools? I know students who take COTA busses to go to high schools on Indianola and can't make it to the first hour of school because of the busses. If these kids don't have the money for a driver or a car and don't have the ability to make it to this special school, what's there to do? This reminds me of the school to prison pipeline and how Jonathan ended up in prison for 12 years without having graduated high school. We need a better solution for the general classroom rather than restricting their environment.
-Noor Yunis

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The information provided in the "Cracking the Code of Dyslexia" video really made me Think about the true nature of dyslexia as well as the proper ways to address it in the classroom. The video gives food for thought regarding how dyslexia and intelligence are not actually related; a student can outperform other students in reasoning ability and cognition while still struggling with reading skills, and that struggle can even contribute positively to their other skills.
-Adrian Headings

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After watching this video, I did not know much about dyslexia and I was shocked by some of the facts and how common it actually is. Something that stood out to me was how they actually have a school just for dyslexia students and a group of students said they hated or reading was there worst nightmare but now they are succeeding. Reading and language are apart of our daily life, which makes it a vital tool of life. As a teacher it is important to educate ourselves about the different types of learners and health issues some students might have.

- Ish Ahmad

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After viewing the two videos and thinking about what they mean for educational spaces, I'm left wondering what the best approach might be to ensure students with dyslexia are properly included. It is a common point of the two videos that a diagnosis can both be helpful and harmful for a students self-image. If done poorly, a student can end up believing they are worse/less intelligent than their classmates, but when students properly understand that dyslexia has no direct correlation with intelligence it can be quite encouraging and freeing. Students should never be left feeling that they are intrinsically incapable, and they need educators who understand their unique social and emotional situations.
-Adrian Headings

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This was a great video to hear the story of a person who dealt with dyslexia growing up. Hearing his story and why he did what he did that eventually ended up getting kicked out of school, it is important to provide support and resources to students who have special needs especially students who live in low income because outside of school their environmental factors and negatively promote their behavior. I was shocked to hear that he found out at the age of 28 which is shocking because if he was diagnosed at an early age his growing up might have been more different then how it went.

- Ish Ahmad

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In the video Dyslexia: Cracking the Code, I thought it was very interesting when they discussed IQ numbers and the correlation/non-correlation between IQ and those who are dyslexic. They noted that dyslexic readers' reading skills do not mirror their IQ. One does not influence the other. It makes me think back to when I was in elementary school and there was a girl in my class who was dyslexic. She was always treated like she was slower than everyone else even though she was just as smart, if not smarter than the rest of us in the class. That is a prime example of this assumption that kids with dyslexia aren't as smart as the kids without, and that this assumption is very false.

-Abbie Lairson

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It was great to see the perspective of an adult who dealt with dyslexia and young kids at a school for people with dyslexia. It goes to show that people who have dyslexia can deal with other issues that can impact their life as a whole especially if they are not diagnosed. On the other hand, being diagnosed at an early age can help overcome that barrier of learning how to read and enjoy it as well as being productive in other aspects of your life.

Ish Ahmad

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It was incredibly surprising to me to hear that the man wasn't diagnosed until so late in his life. It made me realize how affluent the district I grew up in really was because of all the resources there to diagnose and aid students at such young ages. I noticed just how unheard he was for so long and how as teachers, we play a major role in this piece of students' lives.
-Reagan Barlow

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One thing I noticed from both videos is how much support and diagnosis from a young age can change a student's life. It made me wonder what the solution is to bringing more support to less affluent school districts is. It is incredibly sad that a student could go their whole schooling career not knowing they have dyslexia or another learning disability and just feel like they aren't smart enough to be there when in reality they just need a different kind of help. I don't know what the solution is but I know the way things are going now isn't working they should be.
-Reagan Barlow

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After watching the excerpt from the video, I thought about how many students get labeled as the "bad kid" early on in their schooling, and from there simply do not get the help they need due to this label. As educators, it is important that we break this label so that every kid gets the support they need. From this video I learned that disabilities like dyslexia make it harder for kids to articulate their needs, so it is important that we look past outbursts or behavioral patterns to identify the real problem. Overall, it was sad to hear that students do not get the proper support they need due to a disability, but important to learn about so we can stop this pattern.

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Growing up, I honestly did not learn much about dyslexia in school or from my family. This may be part of the reason why it gets overlooked so often, which leads to kids being labeled as "bad." One possible solution to this is educating not only the students but the teachers and school staff about dyslexia and other disabilities that may not seem as "obvious" so that no student is being ignored or wrongly labeled.

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While watching the CBS News Dyslexia video I was thinking about what types of screening the kids will go through and how I as an educator can make my classroom more welcoming and inclusive for kids with disabilities like dyslexia.

Misha Mahmood

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The first thing that stuck out at me was the part at 6:54 where he asks, "How can I be myself and also learn." This really resonated with me because I think this is a really hard thing that I see students struggling with as well as myself as a student throughout my years of school. It's a constant struggle to try and fit it and learn in your own way. They also talk about how most teachers are white woman and how it's important to look at your implicit biases. It was also interesting to learn about how he was diagnosed at 28 as an adult. I thought it was interesting how both speakers struggled and didn't understand what was going on and had a hard time finding their place in the world. They then had to relearn who they are with the label that their learning disability put on them. It was also interesting how they talked about how Dyslexia a whitewashed disability. I also really liked the part when he talked about how important learning from examples is to students.
-Emma Fisher

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I noticed that in both videos the students and adults expressed that they felt stupid in a "normal" classroom and that getting a diagnosis was freeing in a way because it helped understand where they were coming from. The kids talked about how at this new school they actually enjoyed attending because they were encouraged to grow and were showed that they are not stupid. Just as Deon's grandmother encouraged him to continue. Most of these students just need someone to encourage them to keep going. Recommending them to a specialist to get tested is only half of the journey. Keeping a student's self-esteem and self-efficacy up is the difficult and most important part of it.

-Noor Yunis

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After watching both videos, I felt that they were presented very differently but the messages of the stories were similar. I think the CBS video talked more about how intelligence and dyslexia do not influence each other, while in the black, male and dyslexic video, it was talking more about a specific situation that he was facing in his life and how he overcame it. I think that both videos tell stories of people who have struggled with learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia for a large portion of their lives and teachers and educators just don't know how to handle these situations.  The most powerful part to me was when they talked about how important reading and writing is to succeeding in life and how so many people in prisons have dyslexia. Then when watching the black, male and dyslexic video, to see how he talked about the fact that he did go to prison just made the situation feel even more real. The CBS video talked about how we still have a long way to go to fully help all people, but efforts are being made and awareness is slowly growing stronger.
-Emma Fisher

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In "Cracking the Code of Dyslexia", Dr. Cassidy states "There's diminished high school graduation, diminished entry into college and college graduation. And we know that there's a number of people with dyslexia that are incarcerated." This makes me think about all the ways that students with dyslexia are ignored because teachers assume that they are lazy or unintelligent. These students need adults to invest time and resources into helping them but instead are often embarrassed or insulted. Numerous students have grown up thinking that they aren't smart or capable because they were never diagnosed and this leads to a rise in incarceration and diminished graduation rates. I hope that increased screening for dyslexia and early interventions help these students meet their potential and encourage others to see how capable they are of completing their education.

-Libby Hauser

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What I noticed in both videos is that students with dyslexia felt like they were incapable of learning. They were made to assume that they were the issue and not the system that wasn't accommodating of their needs. Their struggles were overlooked and often attributed to a lack of effort. Instead of helping these students learn skills and strategies to foster their education, they were considered students with behavioral issues. These students were boxed into what teachers considered disruptive or lazy behavior and no one thought to investigate further. In "Black, Male, and Dyslexic", Deon Butler mentions how he wasn't diagnosed with dyslexia until much later in life. I can't imagine the struggles he and many other people with dyslexia felt going through their education, not knowing that they had the diagnosis.

-Libby Hauser

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I noticed there is a great connection between adults and children who have dyslexia that goes unnoticed. I wonder why this goes unseen for so long. Especially, within the African American community. I believe this is due to stereotypes and the lack of awareness of dyslexia in the African American community. I remember one of the video's stating dyslexia is viewed as a "white" children's problem as they are the ones who's families can afford to pay for decoding classes.

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The First Step Act was recently put into effect to assist prison inmates to decoding and read. Especially if there is an exception of them to find a functioning job in society after they are released. At least this is the goal of this act for those with dyslexia. I really like that this covers something similar to the Equal Education Act. Both laws go hand in hand in benefitting society.
- paula stevens

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I do wonder how many cases of dyslexia has affected past generations. I also wonder how this labeling affects people affected by dyslexia. Do they feel incapable or limited from this type of labeling? Finally, I question what concerns are centered around White Americans with dyslexia vs. African American with dyslexia?
How are these studies conducted in relation to my need for authentic sources?