Learning disability
10 Ways to Help a Loved One Who Is Dyslexic
Dyslexia is often neglected and stigmatized
There are many myths and legends about dyslexia. You sometimes hear that kids just need to try harder at reading or that the main problem is that they reverse letters so that “b” becomes “d” and so on. In reality, only about 10% of kids with dyslexia have the problem of reversed letters.
These half-truths are just part of the story! This is why we need to set the record straight in order to help our loved ones. As usual, there is a certain stigma attached to the ‘dyslexic’ label and this does not help, either.
Basically, dyslexia is just how certain brains deal with interpreting letters, sounds, and words. Think of it as having a slightly differently wired brain. Certainly, neither Albert Einstein nor Richard Ford was held back by this condition and they did brilliantly. As we can see there is no direct link between intelligence and dyslexia.
“We are the visionaries, inventors, and artists. We think differently, see the world differently, and solve problems differently. It is from this difference that the dyslexic brain derives its brilliance.” ― Tiffany Sunday, Dyslexia’s Competitive Edge: Business and Leadership Insights and Strategies for Dyslexic Entrepreneurs…
