Sep 1, 2021
With up to 1 in 5 people having dyslexia, dyslexia impacts people every single day. In this episode, Therese Markow and Lorraine Hightower discuss what distinguishes dyslexia from other learning disabilities, how to identify and diagnose dyslexia, as well as the impact that dyslexia has on not only individuals, but also society as a whole. As a dyslexia advocate, Lorraine Hightower has spearheaded movements to identify kids with dyslexia early, to advocate for them within the educational system, and help parents of dyslexic kids navigate their journey. This ultimately allows for kids to reach their full potential and avoid unfortunate outcomes as they become adults.
Key Takeaways:
"When these children are not taught how to read in our public school systems, the consequences extend well beyond this one individual and it does become a societal problem as well." — Lorraine Hightower
Connect with Lorraine Hightower:
Professional Bio: https://www.lorrainehightower.com/lorraine
Website: https://www.lorrainehightower.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineMHightowerLLC/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-hightower
Connect with Therese:
Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net
Twitter: @CritiSpeak
Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net
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