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Inspirational Story: Why My Pages Are Pink by Matilda McEwan (Video)

A young, BDA Dyslexia Award winner discusses what it is like to have dyslexia and techniques she uses to study.

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The video is about Matilda McEwan, a BDA Dyslexia Award Winner. Since she has dyslexia, she uses pink or any kind of colorful paper to help her focus. She even has a pink clip on her glasses that allow her to focus when the words begin to move or become blurry.

Key takeaways

  1. It is helpful for dyslexics to use colored paper or a board with a colored background. This can help them focus in reading.
  2. A dyslexic brain works differently. It does not affect their intelligence and it is not a disease. It is a condition they are born with.
  3. Matilda found a creative way to study spelling. She writes words on the windows and draws pictures to help her remember.
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