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Lucas: My Story About Dyslexia

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Lucas has dyslexia and as learned to take more responsibility for his education. The dyslexia that controlled his life has become a tool for advancing his creativity. He now channels his talents into his passion for filmmaking. He has shifted his focus from the constraints of dyslexia towards the enjoyment of his talents and passions. Part of the series My:24.

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Runtime: 12 minutes 6 seconds

Topic: Careers, Counseling and Self-Help, Education, Health and Safety
Subtopic: Disabilities, General Education, Occupations
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
Series: My:24
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Closeup of a brown-haired, preteen boy in black shirt with a black necklace talking in front of a blurred background. Caption. It's just like drowning.

Black-and-white photo of a man wearing a brimmed hat and camouflage pants fishes off of a small concrete pier with boats in the background. Caption. My dad was diagnosed with cancer.

Closeup of young dark-haired man wearing a blue striped shirt in front of a blurred background. Caption. I love to play the game and watch it.

Overhead view of a boy wearing a giant plastic smile, blue glasses, a headband with purple hands sticking up, and a pink plastic hand over his hand. He's laying on a tan carpet. Caption. I was really excited 'cause I like babies.

Closeup side view of a younger man with curly brown hair wearing a tan sport coat holds his hands up as he talks in front of movie posters. Caption. Some people have the letters move around.

Low, fisheye shot of the leg of a man wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt. The sky is blue, and trees and buildings are slightly visible in the distance. Caption. Unfortunately, growin up, I didn't have a normal family.

Closeup of a younger woman with curled, dark brown hair and a patterned shirt talking in front of a blurred bookshelf. Caption. My dad tried to use them so I would learn.