E8: "Neurodiversity, and Crime: Investigating the 'School to Prison Pipeline' with Dr. Neil Alexander-Passe"
Talamo Dyslexia Thoughts Podcast: A Series on Understanding Dyslexia - Ein Podcast von Jamie Wace
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Welcome to Episode 8 of Talamo Thoughts. Today, host Jamie Wace sits with Dr. Neil Alexander-Passe, an expert on dyslexia and author of "Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, and Crime: Investigating the 'School to Prison Pipeline'." They delve into a startling correlation that half the prison population has a reading age below 11, revealing a concerning link between dyslexia and imprisonment.
Throughout this enlightening chat, Jamie and Neil discuss:
- The overlooked prevalence of dyslexia in prisons and how school plays a large role in this problem.
- Heartwrenching personal accounts of prisoners caught up in the system.
- The vulnerabilities of dyslexic individuals in the justice system potentially lead to misguided guilty pleas.
- Solutions to better support dyslexic individuals and prevent their unintended journey into the prison system.
This episode is a must-listen for educators, legal professionals, and everyone passionate about understanding dyslexia's broader implications.
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