The dyslexic advantageBrock Eide
The dyslexic advantage
by Brock Eide · first published 2012
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"In this revolutionary book, the Eides use new brain science and their expertise in neurology and learning disorders to explain how individuals with dyslexia not only perceive the written word differently but also conceive space more intuitively, see connections between unrelated objects, and are able to make great leaps creatively that others simply miss. Presenting a variety of case studies and true stories to support the science, The Dyslexic Advantage demonstrates that each individual with dyslexia is unique and faces specific challenges while, at the same time, possesses remarkable talent
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Some accessibility/disability advocates are big on touting "the hidden benefits of x condition". I've seen a lot of this in the dyslexia community (see The Dyslexic Advantage [1] for a full-throated example), and I understand why books/articles like this are popular. They especially appeal to parents, even if the underlying logic isn't the most sound—and often it isn't. This…
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