Dyslexic Minds | Documentary

[@jkevinparker]

This is an excellent production. And very relatable for me. I just found out last week that I’m dyslexic. I’m 45! My last 4 decades make a lot more sense now.

[@VickiCoolidge]

Thank you! Wow, that’s crazy. Better late than never 😂

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Check out Made by Dyslexia and Dyslexic Thinking. Dyslexic Thinking had been added to LinkedIn Business as a positive skill. And Dyslexic Thinking has also been added to an online Dictionary. I love being different. Own it. Thanks to my Dyslexic mind I was able to turn my daughter (Dyslexic) into a Bookworm using Kindness, Art and Music, making reading fun, not stressful! This is when State Education failed to teach her to read, write and spell (UK). We are Problem Solvers. 😊👍♥️

[@topoftheplotshomestead]

I left school at the age of 15 without the ability to read right. When I was 42 I had a proper assessment and with help from the local college I started to read and write. I use electronic aids laptop and a scanner help me with my job which reads documents for me and writes thank you very much Nigel

[@VickiCoolidge]

So glad you were able to get the help you needed!

[@danieljackson654]

How wonderful is this. Thank you for your work.

[@msaaimus9011]

Wow I didn’t know that I’m dyslexic up till today . I’m 44 , Im remembering everything now and I thought something was wrong with me my hole life, some parts of the world don’t even know what dyslexic mean or exist . Thank you for this video. Life gos on ✌️😁

[@claycoff87]

Extremely well done. Loved the locations for each interview.

[@VickiCoolidge]

Thank you!

[@DavidLopez-eh6jk]

Hola Vicky, this is Rubén, from Mérida, I just watched your video about your time in Mérida. Loved it! Incredible images and wonderful music! Best regards!

[@VickiCoolidge]

Hello Ruben! It’s so good to hear from you! Thank you so much for your kind words! Miss you guys!

[@kevinhurley3699]

Don't let it st0p you. The world is yours!!!!!!

[@gracienabors4402]

Dude this is so good!! Ugh so proud 💛

[@VickiCoolidge]

Thank youuuuu!! 💛💛💛

[@baileebrown6154]

Vicki!! This was so SO good!! So proud!

[@VickiCoolidge]

Thank you so much!!!

[@misspatina5672]

now for part 2: the advantages of dyslexia. -all y'all that just figured out that your brain has difficulties in "communication", please now begin to realize those mental processes at which your brain excels. this is where your salvation can begin. you're special.

[@YOUROLDFRIEND666]

I never had reading and writing issues but when I read when I'm done I don't remember or understand anything. All my life

[@julg7996]

Thank you! This was helpful 😌

[@denisecappelletti3700]

I was told I am Dyslexic in school I repeated the second grade school was a Nightmare But I am smart with music 🎶🎶🎶

[@augiedogie88]

I'm dyslexic. Everyone has their challenges and I 'm more powerfull because of it.

[@Nishatanjumfarabi]

I am also facing 😅

[@showandtell41]

it doesn't go away

[@JunaidWolf3]

It never goes away it can be worked on and get better like for me I did get better with reading but when I read I always lose were I am ready

[@lakeshagadson357]

there's a class for someone with dyslexia

[@LifeInspection448]

Can dyslexia get worse over time or stress?

[@VickiCoolidge]

I’d mostly say it can get better as you learn to deal with it. However, under stress and pressure it does seem to get worse, because your brain can’t focus as well

[@LifeInspection448]

@@VickiCoolidge Thanks Vicki, I hadn't realized before watching your video that you've got a video diary type platform for your KZbin channel. I watched some of the videos you have on the Biblical scripture... I'm a Youth ministry director and I really found your video diaries interesting.

[@freshoffthehook904]

Yes and no. Dyslexia is not something that changes greatly over time. Ie it is not something that you grow out of nor is it something that gets worse with age. It does however have stressors that can make tasks more difficult. For instance, if you are reading for a long period of time your accuracy can decrease. Same for if you are stressed. Coping mechanisms can help with accomplishing tasks but they do not "get rid" of the underlying differences. I would recommend looking into the Davis Method for more information.

[@donnaarnold5768]

Where do people get tested? It costs thousands of dollars and med ins doesn’t cover it. A PA at neurologist office made a “diagnosis” of dyslexia but can’t pinpoint what specific areas are involved….. just says to use a ruler to read and take more time on tests.

[@VickiCoolidge]

Unfortunately, it can get expensive. I paid around $600 for my test. If you’re 18 or under, and in high school (or younger) you can get free testing through the public school system. I got tested by them but they misdiagnosed me, and I had to pay for it in college

[@freshoffthehook904]

The diagnostic practices/educational supports for dyslexia are atrocious. There is a lot of ambiguity around terminology and a lot of circular reasoning of the "poetry is written by poets and poets write poetry" variety. A lot of the research on dyslexia was done by non-dyslexics with the mindset of "fixing" the "problem" so with no clear biological basis all the diagnostic criteria are derived from the perceived deficits. The DSM5 has the diagnostic criteria but you are honestly better off looking at different dyslexic associations and coming up with your own coping mechanisms instead of relying on the education systems. I recommend The Davis Method as it was developed by an actual dyslexic with an eye for a more holistic cognitive approach. Try searching for "Dyslexia the gift" by Ronald Dell Davis. He has written several books and his website has a lot of information that you can listen to for free.

[@donnaarnold5768]

@@freshoffthehook904 thank you!

[@freshoffthehook904]

@@donnaarnold5768 You are welcome. My school system did not recognize dyslexia as a disability until 2017 one year after I graduated HS. I got a 35 on the reading portion of the SAT purely with self taught coping strategies. Dyslexic thinking properly adapted can make extraordinary readers and once we figure out how to leverage it our reading comprehension tends to skyrocket. I would also recommend looking up the history dyslexia and reading. Personal reading as a social construct and the effect widespread literally had on society is not talked about enough. The concept of public education, public libraries, and even silent reading are all way newer inventions than people tend to think and all were heavily influenced by the world wars. Best of luck for the new year.