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So Was Einstein: A Look at Dyslexic Children

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So Was Einstein: A Look At Dyslexic Children, was a 1988 release. The documentary focuses on four students struggling with dyslexia in eastern Kentucky. It examines tutorial programs that offer one- on-one assistance in contrast to traditional classrooms and special education classes. Special teaching techniques appropriate for students with dyslexia are demonstrated. Includes interviews with students and their families who discuss the guilt, frustration, and misunderstanding that often come with having dyslexia. Subjects include rural education and the education of dyslexic children.