Dislecksia: The Movie is a documentary directed by Harvey Hubble V. The documentary Dislecksia recalls the difficulty Hubbell faced growing up as a dyslexic student in America in the 1960s and '70s. The documentary explored discussions regarding his school performance and how he was handled (or rather not handled) by teachers. Dislecksia analyzes the core roots of dyslexia and elucidates the differences between a normal brain and a dyslexic brain. Additionally, the film discusses the many different reading levels difficulties throughout the nation. What I enjoyed the most about the film were the interviews with many prominent dyslexics, such as David Boies and Kendrick Meeks.
The major themes of Dislecksia are dyslexia awareness and ableism. About 15% of the United States population has dyslexia. This is why educators are making instructional adjustments in order to ensure that dyslexic students are successful in an academic environment. Dislecksia examines the most recent scientific information generated of Yale's Haskins Laboratories and Georgetown University's Center for the Study of Learning. The film also highlights schools that have been created specifically for children with dyslexia and other learning differences or disabilities, such as Litchfield's Forman School and New Jersey's Newgrange School. A lot of dyslexics are brilliant and successful. It is imperative that educators have inclusive curriculums and institutions such as Newgrange School expand.
As future educators it is imperative that we teach that without offending and create a classroom in environment where students are aware and accept the idea of inclusion. Ableism is defined as: Ableism is a form of discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities that is characterized by the belief that these individuals need to be fixed or cannot function as full members of society (Castañeda & Peters, 2000). As a result of these assumptions,
