Quick Set: Dyslexia & the Sweet Spot of Learning

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Quick Set: Dyslexia & the Sweet Spot of Learning

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In this Quick Set from a previous episode, Ben shares his experience living with and dealing with dyslexia. For the full episode, search the feed for “What We’re Reading #02.” ? Subscribe to the show: Apple Pods: tinyurl.com/3nu78tsh Spotify: tinyurl.com/ekhp3cce YouTube: tinyurl.com/9uktjdfs

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