What parts of our brain light up when we read? How does the brain of a child with dyslexia work differently? Our expert walks us through dyslexia and the brain. In this video, Guinevere Eden, PhD, explains which parts of our brain we use when we read, how our brains change when we learn to read, and the difference that a successful dyslexia intervention can make in brain function. She also highlights what people with dyslexia can do better than their peers. Keep in mind, that kids with thinking and learning differences can thrive and have their own strengths. Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Click here to subscribe to UNDERSTOOD: https://u.org/subscribenow Connect with UNDERSTOOD: Resources, Videos and more: https://www.understood.org Like UNDERSTOOD on Facebook: http://fb.com/understood Follow UNDERSTOOD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/UnderstoodOrg Follow Understood on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ Copyright © 2019 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.