Speaking of Psychology
Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association
Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
39 minutes Posted Oct 8, 2025 at 7:30 am.
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Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dyslexia; how kids at risk can be identified early; what interventions work best; how reading difficulties can affect mental health; and why talking about the “gifts” of dyslexia can be problematic.

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