A film on OhioLINK. How could a child be a top math student yet not be able to read? Why can another child read well but not be able to write a paragraph that makes sense? While watching children being taught new ways to learn, this program offers expert insight into the nature of learning disabilities, why learning disabilities may also be accompanied by ADHD or social disorders, and what can be done to help children learn to compensate and succeed. A Meridian Production. (16 minutes, color)
The authors states that studying music can help performances in other non-musical areas, specifically reading. Yet they also caution that the "music-helps-you-do-English-and-math-better" philosophy may be missing some vital reasons to actually study music. They point out the positives of music and literacy but also express concerns about focusing on reading during music education classes.
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