“Dyslexia, Learning Differently, and Innovation” | Fumiko Hoeft | TEDxSausalito

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) AND
DIRECTOR, UCSF HOEFT LABORATORY FOR EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
Dyslexia, learning differently, and innovation. Is there a link?
A professor of child and adolescent
psychiatry, Fumiko Hoeft’s current research program focuses on brain development, and brain mechanisms underlying skill acquisition such as language and reading, and educationally relevant concepts such as motivation, mindset, grit, and stereotype threat. She is particularly passionate about her research in dyslexia and autism.
Hoeft trained in clinical medicine in Tokyo, Japan (Keio University) and received
neuroscience research training at Harvard University; University of California,
Los Angeles; and Stanford University. She has published more than 100 articles
in journals such as Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences and
Journal of Neuroscience.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@patriciakolodney2630]

I have dyslexia and went to private schools from kindergarten thru college. I also got 2 masters degrees in mid life. I knew i thought differently and worked hard in reading and spelling. I majored in literature and history as an undergraduate and psychology in graduate school. I've also studied integrative medicine as it relates to neuroscience and psychology. I hope anyone who has dyslexia is able to break through shame and find a way to fulfill their dreams. It's important to ask for help and seek information which helps you along your life path.

[@hazelmatheson3830]

Patricia Kolodney your lucky if you went to public school you wouldn’t be where you are today. I’ve been to both private and public. For most people it’s less about “shame” and more about the fact that they can’t read. Please use your privlage wisely.

[@fazillah710]

My 5 years old son is also a dyslexic. He is extremely creative because at the age of 5 years old, he could draw a very complex drawing, and combine different cartoon he saw on tv into one, creating a robot using legos and blocks, and is always curious about things and environmental phenomenon in the surrounding. He loves science and math so much.

[@Gantolfe]

one of the biggest problems of dyslexia is mostly a side effect caused by discrimination. nothing makes you more "depressed" than that of being socially excluded and alone.

[@sabahatkhan4215]

Luis von Xylander ... I agree ..

[@jiyon167]

I am Dyslexic with a degree in Design and Innovation. I only discovered I was Dyslexic 3/4 of the way into my Degree. My visual spatial ability was almost off the scale in the test conducted by the education psychologist who diagnosed me.

[@kingjaheazie6097]

I wish we changed or add the laws in America and all around the world so all the adults with dyslexia would get assistive technology help in every day life with reading and writing. We should the future for kids and adults alike.

[@hazelmatheson3830]

King Jah Eazie hi in America that’s already A thing. Check out a app called bookshare witch is a dollar a week for adults and free for kids. If you use google chrome you can also get add on with a voice that reads any words that you can copy and paste. You can also get a add on called gramarly witch is helpful.

[@jkevinparker]

There are a couple of free fonts for dyslexic people. I just started using one on my computer in apps, including Kindle, and it is very helpful to me!

[@ricardorodriguez8214]

I have dyslexia and own my own business and so far have 3 employees

[@cindyxu3968]

I'm Asian and I have dyslexia it's the hardest thing ever

[@Jilliberation]

I TOTALLY GET THAT! ESPECIALLY when attending a school in an English-speaking Country! Being dyslexic must be WAY harder for you, because of all the stereotypical expectations of 'Excellence, through Dilligence' that racism, no doubt, foists upon you. FORTUNATELY, you were born to be PARTICULARLY CLEVER; and if you're really LUCKY, you might find yourself blessed with ADD/ADHD, as well. THAT'S the magical combination! SURE, it makes things WAY suckier (for now), and getting a "Standard Education" is usually a torturous ordeal, for folks who think holographically; but as SOON as you are able to freely pursue whatever may spark you're interest, your brain will literally, 'catch fire' with massive neural activity. With your 'disability', you will find that you will often AMAZE the other 80(ish)% of the population (because they're stuck with regular old 'normal' brains, that are unable to conceive of all of the ASTOUNDING ideas that will effortlessly 'bubble forth' from your divinely curious mind). Just STAY CURIOUS, and your fortune will eventually (delightfully) unfold, before you. (BTW,... Because I am Dyslexic, with the 'dreamer' kind of ADD, and a touch of OCD, it took me almost 3 hours to wite this. Thinking up new things, and experiencing those "EUREKA!" moments, is my most favorite thing to do, but I forget most of it, before I can express it in words. So, WHEN you change the World, I hope it''s because you invent a NEW way to record one's thoughts. The old way is SO tedious!). It should be a piece of cake, for you; you ARE Asian, after all... ;-)

[@AthelstanofHwicee]

Same

[@shadowdance4666]

Cindy Xu I’m also dyslexic. We must run to our passion of what excites us in life or we will fall asleep at the wheel and die

[@njabulonzimande4433]

@@Jilliberation Brilliantly written. Its really hard to be in this position and most people dont understand. But I'm really grateful to God for my ability to innovate. It makes me stand taller among the rest.

[@l1meyman]

I feel for you!!

[@marklandwehr7604]

Dyslexia, the entrepreneurs disease First diagnosed in Strasbourg My family comes from Strasbourg Caesar made our city his capital My family soldier for Caesar's aunt Julia husband. Marius They were called Marius's mules They moved to Cincinnati The city is named after an italian dictator We own the Butchery that Upton Sinclair used to satire in his book the jungl Nobody was made into hot dogs.

[@gleivanholanda5642]

pena que não tem legenda para Português Brasil !

[@melissaball2773]

Scientifically dyslexia has not been eliminated in an evolutionary standpoint. I agree... but providing the best interventions so these people make the best decisions and have the best direction due to high likelihood of negative effects.

[@sabahatkhan4215]

I'm dyslexic and it's depressing. ..I'm worried what am I going to do in my college. .I can't spell can't read or comprehen and my English it's horibble. .

[@dezamiday8530]

Sabaht - there is so much technology to help with that! look into it. Much of it is free!

[@sabahatkhan4215]

Dez Amiday plz tell me about it. ..I really want to know

[@pixiniarts]

I'm dyslexic I failed in school and struggled in college, but I'm doing good now I work as a graphic and video artist at a games company. With reading if you try different colour transparent plastic sheets you should find a colour that makes reading easier, for me I buy old books I find the yellow paper helps with reading. Also with reading graphic novels and comic books are really good, and if you buy movie novels and scripts you can read the script while listening to the movie hearing the words, that really helped me too. With reading books you can also get books for people with sight problems and the larger text can make things easier. Dictionaries and a thesaurus are a must have, looking up a word you don't understand in a thesaurus it will give you words that mean the same thing and that can help with comprehension.

[@deniser1978]

Sorry ( my strenght is to looking for key word)

[@hazelmatheson3830]

Collage isn’t the only path you’ll do something great. It’s going to be harder. My grandparents best friend started a air conditioning company witch he sold for millions of US dollars and he’s dyslexic and doesn’t have a collage degree. Maybe you could get a job at a fast food place and eventually open up a chai. Stores.

[@davemckay4359]

Great speach.

[@makdee2369]

Thank you

[@differentisbeauty4995]

I don't write in front people and I have 4 learning disabilities I am terrified to right in front of people i'll try to remember stuff my memory is so bad in such a way that I cannot remember how to respond to people when they ask me things I have dyscalculia, dyslexia, dysgraphia attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and this things make my life hell I can't finish school because of the fear and anxiety I get from school I'm going to school now but on the exams days I feel so stupid and so dumb not remembering anything or everything sounds great answer is terrifying because of the anxiety that I have I end up choosing things that I didn't want to choose them And I pray to God that I pass but sometime it doesn't come that way and it's so painful to know that I am really trying really really hard to study but is not reflecting on my grade is discouraging, anybody help me to to get through this? how do I get through the fear and which ways are best ways to study for someone like me ? And I hate when people say to me that I'm Genius oh I can be like a multibillionaire like other people with LD I just want it to do this because this is what I love is to have my master in OT and help others to figure out their life as well and give them the courage to get through it

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

Fit Is New IT Please don't give up hope. It sounds as if you don't want to be compare to the geniuses or billionaires with dyslexia, which is understandable. You would like to sta d out on your own. as a pioneering OT. Please keep sharing your stories until you find someone who can relate to you. While it may be unpleasant to cope wit multiple learning differences, please look at it as having multiple opportunities to succeed. When you are going for things that you want, it is usually not easy because it is far away. However, when you get closer to your goal, it will get easier and better. Best wishes on your future endeavors. God Bless.

[@Jilliberation]

When people ask me things, like, "How are you, today?", I feel compelled to THINK about the question thoroughly, before my reply... (How AM I, today?, How am I, TODAY?, HOW am I today?) after several awkward moments of deeply pondering the question asked, I remember that the question is really just a common pleasantry, and those who ask it, are rarely actually interested in a reply. Often, I forget the question, entirely. Sometimes, I forget the FACT that anyone actually asked me a question. I had a 1.25 GPA in high school. Instead of Graduating, I took the GED (my over all score was in the 97th percentile, meaning 97% of the people taking their GEDs that year, got a lower score than I did... Not that the bar was all that high, to begin with...). Ten years later, when I finally decided to give COLLEGE a try, my world OPENED UP, and my GPA skyrocketed to 3.85! Who'da thunk, that all this time, all schools really needed to do, that would make nearly EVERYONE an EXCELLENT Student, was to teach the students something that they actually find INTERESTING? There are ADD, and Dyslexia, support groups ALL OVER the Internet. There, you will find kindred souls who face the same daily challenges, as you do. They join such groups, to swap notes with each other, and to share ideas, as well as the hints, tips, and 'hacks', they've found to be useful. Things that have proven to help them cope with (and somewhat satisfy), Society's unreasonable cookie cutter expectations of a 'standard education', which only serves to emphasize deficiencies, as opposed to developing strengths. You just gotta make the best use of your strengths, to get that little piece of paper, that 'society' requires as so-called 'proof' of your accomplishments. A diploma doesn't prove to potential employers, whether or not, you are capable, or even qualified, for a particular position. A diploma merely shows that you are able 'stick it out', and make it through hard situations. It only proves your determination, dedication, and staying power; and not very much else (until you get to the PHDs, of course, but even THEN....). Science has recognized the Dyslexic mind (ie; YOURS) to be a GIFTED Problem Solver. God has ALREADY answered your prayers, with the GIFT of Dyslexia. Just BELIEVE in YOURSELF, keep following your curiosity, and strive to be mindful of the BIG picture. THAT will get you through, or around, most ANYTHING.

[@jamiepanchal2044]

thank for sharing your understanding , some of the info was coming across negative and there was a lot of jargon used to help you describe ideas . not easy to follow ! you also seemed nervous which effected your presentation style ... which is a shame because i really wanted to watch and understand your ideas . just some ideas to help your grow . thank you