Disleksia: The Movie

Dislecksia: The Movie

Filmmaker Harvey Hubbell has been making the rounds of schools across the United States recently. As a dyslexic himself, he is hard at work on a project he calls "Dislecksia: The Movie". The filmmaker believes that there is little awareness among the general public about dyslexia, a learning disability that affects skills such as reading, writing, spelling and sometimes math.

Dyslexia Documentary

Hubbell's documentary is a comedy that is based on his own experiences as a dyslexic child growing up in the 60's and 70's. He talks about his performance problems in school and how his teachers handled them.

Hubbell's documentary takes a close look at the causes of dyslexia and attempts to explain the ways in which the dyslexic brain differs from other brains. He also talks about the pervasiveness of reading difficulties in society and examines how educators might make a dent in improving this situation which has permeated classrooms everywhere.

It is my mission to raise awareness on the topic, and to help dyslexics to get the education they need by offering the movie as a tool for advocates who work to get laws changed. - Harvey Hubbel V

Four Emmy's

Hubbell has managed to succeed at his chosen field despite his own challenges with dyslexia. The filmmaker's documentaries have earned over 50 awards from various film festivals, including four Emmy awards.

Early Identification

Hubbell hopes his project will bring dyslexia into the forefront of the public conscious so that more dyslexics will receive the help they need. There's a crucial need to identify symptoms of dyslexia early, so that children can receive diagnostic testing and treatment as soon as possible. It is believed that one in every ten children worldwide has dyslexia.

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It is believed that in the United States, for instance, somewhere between 15 and 35 million Americans are living with dyslexia. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that 15%-20% of the American student population has dyslexia.