These are the best films I have seen about people with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autistic and other learning difficulties and how these difficulties seriously impacted on their lives.
These are true films; if you know anyone with dyslexia or any of these other difficulties, these films can only help and encourage people to succeed.
Remember, Walt Disney (also dyslexic) said: ”If you can dream it, you can do it!”
A Smile As Big As The Moon highlights the challenges that are faced when a special-education teacher is determined to bring out the best in his students by taking them to space camp. Until that time, space camp had been perceived as a program best suited for advanced science and math students, well beyond the reach of special education students. Together, overcoming unbelievable odds; they achieve amazing results!Remember, Walt Disney (also dyslexic) said: ”If you can dream it, you can do it!”
True-Spirit – A Netflix Film
In October 2009, 16-year-old Australian Jessica Watson prepares to circumnavigate the globe in her sailboat in hopes of setting a new world record. Leading up to her voyage, she faces intense media attention and nervous anticipation from her family, which isn’t helped when her boat collides with a cargo ship during a trial run. Nevertheless, she remains focused and, a month later, she sets off from Sydney across the Pacific Ocean. Over the course of 210 days, she encounters dangerous conditions and bouts of loneliness but perseveres through it all.
Jesicca Watson is dyslexic and is a great inspiration to everyone, showing if you want it hard enough you will almost always succeed.
Remember, Walt Disney (also dyslexic) said: ”If you can dream it, you can do it!”
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This list is just being added on 21.2.23 and will be completed shortly.
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A Storybook for Children with Handwriting Difficulties
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