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Title Portrait of Dyslexia: Michael and Kathy                                 CC
Number/Length 2/30
Subject/Grade Level Health, Professional Development/4-adult
Producer WLRN/Miami 
Date Produced 1988
Support Material None
  
 
  • Description 
    These programs show how undiagnosed dyslexia causes problems with schoolwork and relationships.  Viewers learn that dyslexia is an illness beyond its victims’ control and that they need special attention.
   
   
  • Episodes 
    1. “Michael: Special Not Stupid” shows how problems with schoolwork and other students can be caused by undiagnosed dyslexia. (26:55)
     
    2. “Kathy’s Hidden Handicap” explains possible causes of dyslexia and how the absence of visible differences makes it a “hidden handicap.” (20:43)
    
     
   

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