Dyslexia is hereditary when it is a developmental type of dyslexia, as opposed to the acquired type of dyslexia that people can experience after an accident. Discover the hereditary qualities of dyslexia with tips from a recognized scholar of dyslexia treatment in this free video on learning disabilities. Expert: Dr. Diane Sawyer Contact: dyslexia.mtsu.edu Bio: Dr. Diane J. Sawyer is the holder of the Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies and an internationally recognized scholar in the field of reading. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge