Keynote Speakers/HighlightsJune 23 - 24, 2010
Featuring
Directors of The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D.
The Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development
and
Bennett A. Shaywitz, M.D.
The Charles and Helen Schwab Professor in Dyslexia and Learning Development
People with dyslexia have excellent thinking and reasoning skills, and a great ability to conceptualize and think creatively, yet they struggle to understand basic reading patterns.
"It's a paradox," said Shaywitz. "People wonder how they can be so smart and can't read well. But we understand that now. It's not something to be ashamed of, it can be treated and I want that to be the take-away message from the book."
Since her book was published by Alfred A. Knopf in April, people from all over the country have contacted Shaywitz expressing gratitude. "They say the information in the book has opened their eyes and helped them gain a better understanding of how the disease affects themselves and their children and what the next step is," said Shaywitz.
|
|
