Kelly Clarkson CRIES After Touching Message About Daughter's Dyslexia

[@junkybox]

Henry Winkler needs to have a children's tv program. I'm a grown ass person but I would watch it.

[@zenseed75]

Me too!

[@jennifergragg1850]

Agree 💜💜

[@davidjensen4702]

Doesn't get any better

[@kathy2910]

He is the kindest man. I met him at a writer's conference and he was so encouraging.

[@akovacsrealtor]

He’s the sweetest indeed. I had the pleasure meeting him at a screening.

[@ashleyd6393]

I love Henry Winkler!!! He is such an amazing soul! ❤

[@joanncorbett2089]

Something good 👍 happened to me today. I expect God's favor everyday . Hearing this inspiring message was God's favor talking 👄 to me. I to struggle with Dyslexia ❤

[@ashleyd6393]

@@joanncorbett2089 💗💋

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

Henry Winkler is such an amazing guy, and to look straight into the camera to say that to Kelly's daughter, I teared up. What a caring and loving person

[@LUNA_1111]

In the 70’s growing up we never knew of this thing called dyslexia… my father just called me stupid. I carried that cross through my late twenties till a supervisor recognized similarities between me & her dtr. Wonderful woman named Wanda had me tested, & gave me guidance/skills to adapt to this new found information. So grateful to her❤! I now knew there wasn’t really anything wrong with me.. and I wasn’t “stupid” .. I just learned differently than some ppl & there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! That was 30 yrs ago❤❤

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

Yes! My first employer who happened to be a Pathologist was the first person to tell me that I was dyslexic! I too just thought I was stupid.

[@ashleyd6393]

💗

[@roxyhart3247]

My first year teacher was to lazy to see that I was and just labled me uneducatable and was surprised I could even read. My dyslexia is mild and pre that comment I was top of the class for reading but really knocked my confidence wasn't till year 4/5 my mum got me tested by then damage done and even after "special needs" class didn't give specific help to each individual treated us all the same so what was the point wasn't till I was 31 that I found my way to revise and it to stick. No teachers ever advised revision methods only handing out revision booklets (practice test type books)

[@michaelplourde2821]

"Henry Winkler is a jerk and not a nice person" is a quote NO ONE HAS EVER SAID! He's still my hero ♥

[@isabellind1292]

Unlike Kelly who is not a nice person whose been trashing her children's father publicly for going on 3 yrs (most of their life) so now everyone knows how much their mommy & everyone else despises their father. Way to go mom. Disgusting!

[@ColeandOllie]

Love Henry Winkler! What an amazing message ❤

[@breezeh1127]

Kids are fighters. My kiddo has dyslexia as well as ADHD, autism, debilitating migraines and physical conditions(screws in his hips and legs deformities). He is now taking his CNA board as one of the youngest in our state at just 17. He enters the EMT program next year as a senior in HS and the 911 dispatch program. Let your kid feel that YOU believe in them and they will believe too. ❤❤

[@fbueller]

Henry is such a good guy! It’s hard to imagine him finding the ‘Happy Days’ weekly table reads so stressful.

[@user-tq3rr8vy2w]

That’s true. Never thought of that. Bless him, and all children suffering from any type of learning disability.

[@ireallydontknow8616]

He seems like such a good man. ❤

[@melissakilsey1510]

This made me cry too . What inspiration he is for her daughter .

[@YamIa3gypsy]

“How you learn has nothing to do with how brilliant you are.” Love you, Phonzy!!!

[@debbiegoodman3261]

That was nice Henry Winkler did this for Kelly & her daughter River ! I had no idea Henry had dyslexia ! You can tell how clearly he cares & she's a great Mom talking about this ! ❤

[@nancygerritsen155]

Time after time --- she's always provin' just how human she is !! Our big sis, little sis --- just our sis !! 💧💧 💗🔥🔥🔥💖💝

[@NaughtWrite]

I’m an author and have dyslexia. It was horrible. I remember throwing temper tantrums at the dining room table because I couldn’t spell. While at the same time, I could write just fine thanks to a QWERTY keyboard. You have to find a way that helps you. For me, it’s the patterns that letters create while typing. I couldn’t handwrite the word answer until I was in my twenties. I could type it in and 1st grade. I wrote my first chapter book before I was 10.

[@leleemcmurphy2246]

❤

[@melanieroberts2221]

My son now 35 has a similar disability. In written language. In the 5th grade while sitting at the table trying to do homework. I got so mad thinking he wasn't trying. I said son read this to me. He fought it. Then it hit me. I said son can you read. He said no mama. I was furious. Called the school. Why is my son in the fifth grade and nobody told me he cannot read? They had him in resources too. Not one meeting or not ever told me he had issues in learning. Next step. Can I have an IOP? Was told no. NOOOO. We don't feel it nessisary. I took him to his pediatrician and got him a referral for genetics testing and got him his IOP. He can spell orally. But when it's written down it's a different story. Arrangements. Anything below a 70 he gets a second chance orally on homework and test. Always scored above 90 after that. Only child out of 4 to walk the stage for graduation. The rest got there GED. Still has trouble with written language. But makes management within 6 months wherever he has worked. Proud of him

[@NaughtWrite]

@@melanieroberts2221 that’s awesome! I was never given an official diagnosis but it is very much genetic in my family. My grandma was always ashamed of her reading and writing, and my dad also. I was given old school spell checking machines and even tried tape recorders. For me it was the pattern. We all just need to be given ideas on how to work around. The amount of times I was told to sound things out and that phonics were my best friend could earn me enough to live on for a year. I got a modified GED due some other issues but I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and your son should be to.

[@manuellaopao8036]

i am a dyslexic and struggled greatly in grade school ..... scared, helpless....school was hell... was able to read only in my first year high school .....but after overcoming difficulties in reading .....i eventually excelled in class...coz as a dyslexic, you are force to develop coping skills giving me advantage over other students.....and success in college and landing a well paying job...God is great.....

[@beckym5730]

I grew up in 70s I had Dyslexia and no one knew still I got into middle school, teacher where telling my dad I was dumb. I’m 55 now.. I got an Amazing teacher that help me . Never let No know tell you your dumb or make you fell dumb we just learn different from others. god bless you and glad in today world there is more help for kids.

[@cheri7054]

I wished someone told me I was brilliant even though I have a learning challenge. I cried just listening. Henry went through hell as a kid and so did I

[@darkangel_1978]

Henry is a gem. I met him in 2018, when my daughter was a newborn and he was super sweet. A friend of mine dared me to say to him, "Water's better." So I did, and with a big grin, he replied "Gaaatorade!" He thought it was cool when I was little, I used to have a Fonz t-shirt (I was a kid in the 80's). He was just so great

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I adore Henry Winkler classy humble ,and sweet as can be❤.

[@maryanneweber1491]

I taught children with this problem and only was allowed only 3 students at a time. How rewarding. Loved helping them learn.

[@donnamontanarella2403]

As a mother of a child who learns differently, I really appreciate Henry Winkler's loving message. Kelly, thank you for being open and real, as usual. I hope schools will change and recognize that not everyone learns the same way.

[@stargazer5073]

Henry is the best! God bless his kind heart.

[@KIKI.95]

Kelly & Henry are both such beautiful souls 🥹♥️

[@piedathemokona]

Heard another d story from my elderly friend about her sister. Had tears in my eyes as well. I have autism, and if someone told me that learning a different way doesnt make me less, id have less grief. My mother and uncle r ashamed im born this way

[@oliviae2176]

@@banffgirl I couldn't agree more!

[@barbcosgrove64]

Shame on your mom and uncle 😮😮😮.

[@irishgirl1753]

Yes I’m dealing pain and my disabled daughter 🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️sending you hugs

[@piedathemokona]

@@irishgirl1753 thx u

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

They just think way differently which will help them succeed later in life. To each "bad" thing in life there is a shimmering silver lining.

[@judytran3514]

My niece had dyslexia but it was not discovered until she was taking multiple AP classes in high school. She was so smart, she was able to learn and compensate until her workload got too heavy. It is important to get your children evaluated early. They won't know anything is wrong but they can get the learning tools to deal with the dyslexia and thrive.

[@ravenm6443]

I didn’t learn I have dyslexia until I was 20. Not only dyslexia but also dyscalulia too. To be fair, it wasn’t totally obvious even though I struggled with reading. But it was mostly a speed issue. I wish I had known more about dyslexia growing up because maybe I would have recognized it. Looking back, it’s obvious to me now. I had a situation in high school where the pages of the book I was reading would go blank. I also add and subtract letters and can read it wrong multiple times until it registers. What’s infuriating, and I’m sure many with dyslexia will agree, is being told we don’t have dyslexia because some of us are able to spell and read or compensate. Dyslexia isn’t a one size fits all. It’s different from person to person. But by no means does it make anyone less intelligent. There are so many brilliant famous dyslexics out there!

[@JLady4]

Beautiful❤ Would Henry Winkler consider being our present day version of Mr. Rogers? We would love to have him as our TV neighbour.

[@genialgigi1800]

I'm in tears. Heartfelt.

[@nonni139]

He has such a sweet personality.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

He is such a kind wonderful and talented human

[@lindyperez3268]

I love this shift in thought behind dyslexia. It's so refreshing and makes me so happy to see it talked about in a positive way. ❤

[@sabreen45]

Oh Goodness, how is it possible that this man is as awesome as he is? 😭

[@tess9099]

I trained 9-1-1 dispatchers for years and I had to adjust to their learning style. Amazing that we forget kids have learning styles too. When I went to school, there was no learning styles and thinking back now, that was so wrong and was a disservice to so many brillant people.

[@NH-tb2sm]

I love Henry Winkler. He is a class act and has such a great heart.

[@randomperson2107]

My daughter has it she's 15 teen and she is an amazing person with a great mind and loving heart

[@AnnaBuss-hl8yl]

My daughter has dyslexia. The Reading Wilson Reading Program is a program made to help children with dyslexia. She is now in college straight A’s

[@sh9742]

Love Henry Winkler!

[@pomona.remembers]

I had a school girl crush on the Fonz, and I, too, have dyslexia and felt like garbage most of the time in school. I see now that we were kindred spirits. I have always been impressed with Henry. It is such a beautiful heart and soul. Thank you for your example of how to be in this world 💛🌻💛.

[@Susan-on3gc]

So articulate and totally understood. I wish my dyspraxic son had more speaking out like this.

[@swalls8144]

He is 1 of the most loving and sweetest people I met him at a convention and he was just so real He is not fake at all.

[@loripotkay]

Henry Winkler is a national treasure!

[@carrieturner414]

Life will always go on, be strong River don't ever give up, your mom will always be by your side 💗🙏😂. Bless you 💖

[@harleyb-ham266]

I am a member of the "Dyslexic Tribe". Diagnosed in the 2nd grade. I am now 65 and retired from a very successful business life. The toughest part about dyslexia is how other kids react to you being different. I was able to make it through without much trouble because my mom loved me so deeply, she did everything in her power to support, encourage, and dilute the taunts from kids. I think a big mistake is made with dyslexic children when the "system" separates them from standard activities in an effort to give them "special" help. I hated having recess at a different time and going to classes with just 6 or 7 kids.

[@jujubeesl1406]

Love him and Kelly!

[@hideem1]

He’s such a sweetie pie. I love him.

[@outinsider]

What a wonderful, ability-positive message!

[@darleneparker7235]

Brovo ❤ I kept telling the school my Granddaughter had dyslexia & they kept saying no ... I actually talked to anyone who would listen from Pre-K through Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade. When she started in 3rd grade the school said to my daughter, "We think she has dyslexia" really because my Mom has been telling you since Pre-K that she has it. Same school for all of her elementary education.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

God bless Henry Winkler❤

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I think Henry Winkler inspires everyone he meets from Ron Howard to former WWE Superstar, The Big Show.

[@marieroy3201]

I am not dyslexic but do have Dysorthograhia and Dyscalculia. Got my dyscalculia diagnosis in kindergarden. And my dysorthograhia diagnosis as an adult in college. Plus I also have ADD wich was also diagnosed in college. So I wish I knew sooner/got my diagnosis when I was young about dysorthographia and ADD. It would of made me understand more about why I had so much learning difficulties in school. But Henry message was very good and touching.

[@lauragarza7158]

Ok I'm 34 and yes dyslexic and that healed my inner child a bit the little girl who was embarrassed and ashamed and in some ways still am 😢 this for me meant a lot

[@hillorisartin6129]

My husband is dyslexic. He went to nursing school and was even a vet tech and a medic in the army.

[@robertacarlson2260]

this hit me hard - thank you. i am a 72 year old woman with add. i found this out when i was 61. the inability to focus and concentrate, alone, was debilitating. i faked my way through elementary and high school and then somehow went to college. i could not do the work but told my parents i was going and would fake my way through easier classes and just did not go to the rest. i could not do this after some years and dropped out. wasting my parents money. at 61 there was a pbs program, with the information in a book called, "you mean i'm not Crazy, lazy or stupid?" i bought the book and it was written for add adults. it helped me believe in myself. i always knew i was smart but couldn't prove it. 3 years later my dr. informed me that there was one other type of depression med. i had not tried - and it worked... i was stunned. i'd never experienced what happened. i could focus and concentrate. i still have to work at it. until then i had read around 20 books in my life and don't remember much of what i read but in the next 2 years i read over 20 and remember them. thank you Henry Winkler for the validating words. dyslexia is part of this and a lifetime of frustration and humiliation is gone...

[@ansleykinnamon4380]

Could we love Henry Winkler anymore ❤❤

[@lorazick7966]

They didn’t find out I had dyslexia until my senior year in high school. I will always be thankful for my Government teacher Mr. Myers for realizing my intelligence. His words saved my life.

[@amydoran9987]

He’s amazing.

[@joshxamanda]

I have Dyspraxia it’s not exactly the same but I’ve felt like an idiot a lot of the time in school, this was a really sweet message ❤

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

I was told by one of my teachers when I was in 4th grade that I was not smart enough to be in his regular class so he wanted me to take the class alone in another room I never did I refused. It took me until I was an adult (23ish years old) to take up classes so I could go to university and a very amazing teacher to say hold on "Has anyone mentioned dyslexia to you" That got the ball started and I was diagnosed with dyslexia not even a month later.

[@Hello_Pri]

Two beautiful humans ❤

[@jowaness]

He hasn't aged a day!!!! I'm 42 and I feel old! Look at him!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@YouTubeGalPal]

Love Henry!!!!!

[@thatsnomoon3654]

My brother was dyslexic. Comic books helped him a lot

[@blueykoala2687]

I'm 72 and all my life I was told I was dumb, at 67 I was told I was Dyslexic but I learnt by watching & listening to things and remembering them.

[@dominiquegirard712]

OMG! don’t be discouraged. I learned that I had dyslexia in my early 30’s and turning 60 soon. I worked so hard in school and thought I was stupid. I was so relived when I finally understood what was « wrong » with me. My mother was a teacher and did not realize about the dyslexia as it was not known way back then. I managed to work my way up to the executive level as an admin assistant, let me tell you that it was a lot of organization for the brain. I’m so proud for all of my accomplishments specially that I worked in my second language during my whole 35 years service. Dyslexia is like living in an other world and the beauty of it, is that you can do what ever you want once you know about it 🌸

[@josephlawson9950]

Thank you Fonzie

[@erinfenton184]

My daughter has dyslexic, your daughter will do great. Encourage her to read as much as she can.

[@Tandy683]

He's a great guy👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Flyingtaco82]

I met him once!!!!! He’s SO nice!

[@roxysmom1986]

My husband and I are both dyslexic in fact, my husband diagnosed me with dyslexia, oddly enough. And we consider it our superpower. I didn’t know I was dyslexic until a couple months ago when my husband who is dyslexic, diagnosed me.

[@amyleonard416]

I know someone who has a P.h.D. With dyslexia. I feel bad for these individuals who have been ridiculed as being dumb for difficulty in reading.

[@sherrykelley741]

He’s great!!

[@NicoleGarcia-cu7xf]

we all learn different & there's no wrong way of learning or right way .aww her daughter is cute 🥰 🙏🙏kids are mean & teacher can be mean too.shes probably really creative & smart in different areas .my little nice is struggling with reading too .she's so talented in different ways .I need to try to help her more & have more patience for my niece. And maybe learn different ways of teaching her .❤️💎💎❤️

[@sarah107]

Growing up w/ dyslexia was hard I was being bullied by it,I thought I was dumm and stupid.until we have an iQ test I remembered I was 9 and it turns out I was among the highest,it was so hard that tym my parents was separating and I was being bullied and told my mom I want to change school w/ I did,my parents was not aware about this dyslexia thing,it was me who told them I have it when I get to Nursing school,now I’m a certified nurses in 3 countries,Saudi Arabia,Philippines,Germany

[@cashewcheesedip]

I live with Dyslexia, if "Forward Phonics" doesn't work for River, the coping mechanism I developed for myself - "Reverse Phonics" I always know how the end of a word sounds... I work from R to L on a new word that I have to learn. I'm 34 and have been using this practice for 10 years.

[@marieduval6234]

I’m dyslexic and I had a horrible time in school, and my own parents told over and over how stupid I was.

[@labyfan1313]

I have mild dyslexia, inherited from my dad. I sometimes interchange my p's, d's and b's when writing. And I get numbers mixed up. It usually takes me several tries to dial a number correctly on a phone. Between reading a number, saying it in my head, and dialing it, typing it or writing it, something gets backwards in one of those steps. I'm not very good at spelling words. I can't spell them out loud from my head. I'd have to write them down first. But I remember years ago telling my boss I have dyslexia and she looked at me with so much shock like I was an alien. I was surprised to learn there was a stigma around it. I actually want to be a writer someday too. I get a little frustrated sometimes with my mistakes and having to do things over again, but I can't imagine how much harder it must be for people who have it worse than I do.

[@staycool163]

HE should have been the one who played Mr. Rogers in the movie! He's a Legend! 😊💜

[@teresayeates3437]

They say that those with dyslexia are either of average or above average intelligence. Sadly so many end up believing they are stupid. My brother carries that with him. So so many accomplished people have/had dyslexia.

[@cathyconklin5135]

They need more awareness on this subject!!!

[@kathleen0303]

❤Love you Henry…….love The Fonz more! Thanx for hours of humor & cuteness. eeey..

[@MeadowsMiniFarm]

Truly wish she was publicly this nice. Maybe that’s changed since she’s had kids

[@HeatherBDentureDiVa]

I'm dyslexic and so is my son. Shit cher and Tom cruise is too. Dyslexia don't mean you can't live your best life. You can do anything with hard work

[@LibbyAnn026]

When I was diagnosed with dyslexia my Mom told me, “You’re so smart, you taught yourself how to read. The way the teachers were teaching you didn’t work for you, and still you figured it out all on your own. You’re a whole other level of brilliant, baby.” My Mom was an early education teacher, she wasn’t just blowing smoke up my ass. She knew what she was talking about. For anyone else who didn’t have that response, I hope you hear it now and recognize the truth in that statement. It is very likely you taught yourself how to read, and yes that’s a whole other level of brilliant.

[@evamarthapacheco]

What a legend!

[@Simply_Human23]

Yeah It's tough growing up with dislexic traits especially during a time of less awareness. I often felt embarrassed as a child and early adulthood, similar to what Henry shared, I dreaded having to read and or spell in front of others it's still hard today in terms of the harsh judgment around being able to read, write, and spell perfectly but back in the day people were harder on you upon notice that you didn't easily pick up reading, you were assumed lazy and sometimes scolded due to the assumption that you skipped out on study work when you simply couldn't understand or fully comprehend the work. I'm relieved that times have changed and teachers have become more educated and we now have books available on the topic to help kids navigate dislexia vs my time. I wish I had a book to encourage me I did receive a little encouragement on occasion from a few who seemed to understand but not enough at that tender age as many knew little if anything at all about dislexia nor other learning difficulty thus I struggled in silence as many children did back then, again I'm relieved times have changed no child should have to navigate learning difficulty without some level of emotional support and information.

[@tinachakonas2333]

I love him

[@writeatease3689]

My son’s teacher laughed, proud of herself, while telling me he would never pass one of her geography tests. He got 100 on the state capitals thanks to Animaniacs. The Preamble was because of Schoolhouse Rock! Some kids learn differently and they are brilliant.

[@perryjones7771]

Baby “Mine” has been on REPEAT

[@rkuriakis4972]

This is so damn uplifting and inspiring! The Fonz FTW

[@Mamadun3]

I am a special education teacher whose husband, son, and daughter. My daughter is about to get her degree in English Literature. She reads really well but struggles to read out loud. If she knows her class requires reading out loud she practices ahead of time. Her writing receives some of the highest scores in her class and she has made the deans list 3 times. Despite my efforts otherwise she grew up calling herself dumb. She is an extraordinary person who has achieved through hard work, tears, and sweat. My son struggled academically throughout his school years and asked if he could not go to college. Although he struggled he received awards for leadership and teamwork. He is now a plumbers apprentice, working his way through various exams and certifications with the goal of one day opening his own business. I am very proud of them both. One final word for people who have children with dyslexia. What your child needs isn’t pity, but solutions. There are things that parents and families can do to help and there are wonderful qualities that are prevalent in children with dyslexia. A core element many times is the ability to think creatively, outside the box. These are the people who innovate and create!!

[@marydobney8615]

I love the show Henry Winkes , I had crush on him.... But he is a nice man ... I will sent my love to her... ❤

[@kristanarcidiacono921]

Love him

[@janellrempel9805]

Please! Can we NOT talk like this about women - or anyone - crying?! We are beautiful in our full body, heart, mind and soul reactions to life and love - which is what this was, to my eyes and heart! PLEASE stop focusing on women's (and others) outward "beauty" - as if we (even celebrities) need to look "glam" all the time! So sad to hear Kelly internalize that b-s- as she says "my makeup artist is gonna kill me!" - no need to project violence on ourselves over superficial "beauty" standards. As Henry Winkler said "You look good. Nothing is ripping(?)" - in other words, nothing is breaking or bad, all is well. All is well indeed - just 2 beautiful humans having a beautifully heartful interaction, aka sharing and spreading the love, which is what I believe Ms. Kelly Clarkson is truly all about! ❤❤❤ Let's elevate our thinking and our expressions (thru social and all other media) and perceptions, please, friends! Thank you for listening! ❤

[@marymeola2810]

I have dyslexia and I am a highly successful adult.

[@Onecooliceman]

I had and still have dyslexia, but I managed, I still do. I’m 55.

[@canonshooter2137]

Once a cool dude, always a cool dude! 👍Aaaayyyyyeeee

[@queent3343]

Watch Donna Missal's cover of Iris. Heartwrenching.

[@BigBandLittleClub777]

The Fonz, love you dude!

[@DaniOTHfanArg]

I have ADHD and no Dr gave my parents much hope about my education in the future plus I Stuttered growing up . Now I'm a 41 year old with a law degree, english as my second language & HS degree lol. River don't let anyone tell you what can or can't you do. You can do anything you set your mind to !!. Got bully in school too but once you learn to laugh about yourselve, they won't bother you anymore (it worked for me).