The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind | Dean Bragonier | TEDxMarthasVineyard

In this inspiring talk, advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offers a different take on Dyslexia. By looking at the unique mindset of Dyslexics as a strength, Dean reframes a perceived weakness as a powerful tool and teaches us all an important lesson about the power of an open mind and an open heart.
Dean Bragonier is a social entrepreneur in the EdTech space. Shaped by the challenges associated with his dyslexia, Dean became an advocate for learning and disability equality and has founded, managed and served on the boards of organizations working to create systemic change in this field. As the Founder and Executive Dyslexic of NoticeAbility Inc., Dean leads a collaborative team from Harvard University, Tufts University and the Carroll School that is building curricula designed to offer authentic inquiry experiences in vocational subjects that cater to the neurological strengths of the dyslexic mind.
Upon graduation, Dean embraced his entrepreneurial instincts and acquired a small seasonal restaurant on Martha's Vineyard Island that he transformed into a successful full-scale enterprise (see Boston Magazine, July 2001). It was through this endeavor that he was able to contextualize his years of laborious academic learning and discover the true gifts of his dyslexic mind.
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

[@jorgearcher4]

I have dyslexia and just got my PHD.

[@addistegegn818]

Congratulations 🤜🤛 🎉🍾🎈🎊 🙏🏾👏 🙏🏾 I’m proud of you 👍 my brother, stay safe and blessed, May God bless you and your family!!! 😇

[@guyt55]

Congratulations! In what field, out of curiosity?

[@frantisekciglbauer5940]

Congrats mate!

[@4li_j999]

Nice 👍 good job 👏

[@JeanineConrad]

My daughter has dyslexia and this gave me so much hope.

[@james-r]

Dyslexic people aren’t disabled, mainstream education is.

[@james12erby43]

Tell me about it?

[@queeny5613]

Why do we learn everything by rote but no life skills

[@turquoisesnowflake4613]

No, we're disabled. Its ok to say that. There's no shame in it.

[@chaojoejoe]

I actually asked one of my professors in college and her answer was that higher educators like her, who put the mainstream/general education together has no other life skills other than "excellent achievement" academically.

[@m_-.430]

@@matthewrichman7777 count me out im not disabled

[@AllenWeinstein]

I have dyslexia and when I was in school this was an unknown world in our education system (I am 80 years old - just so you have an idea of a time frame when I was in school). I was called "stupid" and "least likely to succeed in life" most of my years in school. I couldn't even read until I was 13 years old. Luckily I had one person that never stopped believing in me. That person was ME. I overcame every imaginable obstacle in my life and from not being able to read until I was in my teens to writing my own book, 'Memoirs of a Learning Disabled Dyslexic Multi-Millionaire', I am one who has succeeded beyond the wildest dreams of my detractors.

[@1homasscoot]

In a vicious night a shadow appeared in veil of darkness. Silence screamed in his tears as he seems breaking down in shards. He was there to share a story, a tale buried deeper to the core somewhere within him vast and mysterious. About the lives and grief. Sohan was a dyslexic child who lost his childhood in humiliation and sorrow. No one, not even he knew about this rare disorder in Nepal. There was no one to support him, guide him or show him the way out into the light. He felt discarded by the world when he was just a kid and then everything got worse when his parents also left him at the age of time. He was boarded into a boarding house, far from home far from his mother. At the boarding house he was like a bird caged with the wing chopped surrounded by the predators. He was just a child but no one cared what he was going through the piles of maltreatments. He survived worst in his childhood but still life had many more pain to offer. Seeing no progress of their child at boarding house the parents decided to take him back. He was back home but there was nothing like the home he used to remember, everything was changed, everything. Each day they was fight, there was war and all the time he used to blaming himself for everything. He used to blame himself for his family pain and trouble. Mistreated and lost he attempt to end his life, but he didn’t had a courage to execute the deed. He tried to runaway but there was no place to go. He was just an alone teen. His uncle took the charge admitting him at a new school far from Sohan's house. The kind uncle tried to help him in any ways he could. All his childhood Sohan was looking one chance to prove himself, one opportunity to explore his abilities without anyone mocking his showing him the flaws of his pasts and was it. Sohan was happy as he was free from the humiliation and maltreatment. He started making friends and started progressing on his study. He thought god has been merciful but he was wrong once again. Few friends from his past school joint him. His world came crashing down. The friends he thought he had got turned their back when they heard about him. The mocking started, the maltreatment begin leaving Sohan alone and abandon again. The world never show him love so he didn’t had any affection towards the world, he started hating all. The kind uncle was getting into lot of trouble while assisting him. Sohan decided not....... www.amazon.com/Alive-Shadow-dyslexia-motivational-story-ebook/dp/B01HAHA9K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476345317&sr=1-1&keywords=alive+in+shadow Alive In Shadow , An inspirational story... I am dyslexic that why i want to b a writer...A true story of life

[@sarahalghamry4308]

Allen Weinstein you're a super hero

[@coyoteroadkill]

Dyslexics are 1) creative, 2) imaginative and 3) natural born story tellers. Is it any wonder there are so many dyslexic writers? I have a partial list on my blog. scablander.blogspot.com/search/label/Writing%20with%20Dyslexia

[@spikeymonkey2257]

Ref: Luckily I had one person that never stopped ; i am imagining you mean one person that kept helping you? I also have always had someone. If no one was in my life the universe would provide and someone would appear to help me with my study. Unfortunately study does not equal learnt

[@alfredomaza6892]

Allen Weinstein I'm the same I feel like too. its hart to teach to learn and to unsorted. I working in building a book to help my son and more kids. To prevent Jill, just like a lot people suffering in Jill. please send me e-mail to help me.

[@niklaussparans4380]

"hes a good kid he just need to try harder" hit home for me.

[@lindasbadatgames2480]

Same here

[@kennethprice4292]

I knew exactly what he was going to say right before he said it.

[@EmeraldEyedBabyBee]

Dear god that was said to me one time but I didn’t care at the time...But now when I look back to that it hurts...

[@rc3151]

I got "does not apply himself"

[@lydiamc1918]

@@rc3151 How old were you when you first remember being told that??

[@zobiaarshadfaisal9458]

I am 12 I found out I am dyslexic a few months ago my teacher showed me this video she is teaching me in your way. Thank you far a better life

[@jessbrook9399]

Tell your teacher she is amazing

[@arvins.7064]

I wish I had a teacher like yours. My whole life would have been so much better.

[@ponraul1221]

You're lucky, I'm 18 and have recently been diagnosed with ADHD and I think I have dyslexia. Don't be afraid to ask for help, I would've found out earlier and struggled far less if I did.

[@yellownoiseclub]

I got diagnosed and 12, my teachers before that in primary school were not nice or helpful at all. But since then, I use a computer in school and get extra time. , and I play 3 instrument's (got a grade 3 distinction after playing guitar for 1 year), the way I see it, that were better and more interesting than non dyslexics

[@promisesmithee943]

I had one teacher like that in the 6th grade, she was a blessing from God.

[@oliversalasl]

I have dyslexia; I'm a psychologist, and I speaks French, English, and Spanish.

[@2DNoodles]

do you have any advice or tricks for learning foreign languages for dyslexics?

[@okbabouilouta3340]

Nice! The same here man lol , I'm dyslexic too and I speak French , English , Russian , Arabic . I study architecture but I feel like more a programmer than an architect

[@MultiMerrie1]

I sing in different languages without pratice! we have ability!

[@destineypinkflower]

Oliver Salas you guys are so lucky

[@honkhonk7153]

Oliver Salas I'm dyslexic and I'm an artist :D

[@lawrencepatchell1091]

We need to build our own school

[@madisonalexis]

Lawrence Patchell yes!!!👊🙌👊

[@nightdriver8899]

Where students can work together, instead of judge.

[@madisonalexis]

NightDriver that would do so much good for us and our low self esteem!👏

[@lawrencepatchell1091]

I will make this happen. I have always loved to learn, but i remember my teachers telling me maybe you should think about somthing other then college.

[@nightdriver8899]

Super! idea. start small get a positive start.

[@saskiawalden5862]

At age 6 the teacher threw me out of class for "acting dumb during reading" (dyslexia). I excelled in maths and telling stories, but not reading. Luckily my parents enrolled me in another school where I was allowed to read at my pace, (mostly books with a picture for each letter or word. apple = a; banana = b, etc). Now I have several university degrees in accounting, finance, and management.

[@alexandriaderma5419]

you're not the only one 🤗

[@ant1978able]

Eulisa Fernandes

[@alexandriaderma5419]

yes ?

[@DatDyme980]

You go girl!!!

[@Ian-if2lf]

HaHaHa, anyone with several degrees does not have Dyslexia, I estimate it would take me 8 -10 years to get one degree working at an unsustainable 7 days a week past midnight every day, and Would probably kill myself half way through year 2, I get physical symptoms when reading and writing, nausea,dizziness,tumbling to the point i feel I'm going to faint, so I have to pull away from the text, I forget everything I just read, and have to read every sentence 20 times, its a form of torture!, I dread having to read anything, its like studying on a waltser, nobody could put up with those symptoms 16 hrs a day 7 days a week for 10 years? by the time you get to year ten then the year 1 coarse work has become obsolete and needs re-doing? impossible!!!.

[@nigelwilton1253]

I cried while watching this because I have both ADHD and dyslexia and I have felt the same shame from my learning differences, everything said in this talk I completely agree with.

[@donutdude4174]

Dude ADHD and Dsylexia damn that must be intense, i feel for you. My brother has ADHD and i Have Dyslexia and we are Literally Polar Opposites.

[@roxanneroxas7056]

My son has ADHD and dyslexia too.

[@roxanneroxas7056]

I wish my son won't feel that shame. But his in kinder and they are starting to read little by little. It makes me sad when i pick him up at school and his sad. When i ask why, he will. I dont have stars, we read and i cant make it.

[@roxanneroxas7056]

That's when i say. Its okay son. Next time you can make it. Let's study later okay? He will ask. Your not mad? Its okay little by little you can make it. Its really hard understanding whats in his mind. It makes me feel confuse to what should i do or how will i understand him. Im a sad momma here. Goodluck on journey. I know you can do it! Cheer up 😊

[@GamesMadeEasyUS]

Demigod?

[@Kristen242008]

My husband is dyslexic. Sometimes the way he sees things and puts stuff together amazes me. He can look at stuff for a few min, and sees an outcome that it takes others (professionals) hours to get to. He loves putting stuff together. He doesn't need to read directions to put a desk together. He looks at the diagram of the desk and just seems to know how to do it. He amazes me.

[@joeyford6296]

It's because we have really good common sense

[@spoonz1065]

You just described me in a nut shell :D

[@lukesneesby8327]

Your husband sounds like a genius

[@moonmango8356]

I thought everyone didn’t understand the manual

[@bannedbag9156]

Ahh, I see Your husband has high spatial intelligence ( To imagine seeing things in a different position ).

[@galaxydreaming]

I agree with this man, my son has dyslexia and whilst he can't read and write and it's soooo hard for him, his building and puzzle skills are off the charts. I love his creations and art, he definitely see's things differently. I'd love to see the educational system reassess their learning system to cater more for dyslexics.

[@DefensorPrime]

+GalaxyDreaming I agree. Every time I read something, it blurs and spins on me. Sometimes I had to edit stuff from my essay, constantly to get it right.

[@YachtingPrincess]

+DefensorPrime my son is 9 and has never been diagnosed. he has ony been moved to classroom for slow students .as soon as I learned about dyslexia I knew instantly my son had it.

[@galaxydreaming]

Since attending 3 x 1 hour dyslexia courses for parents with children with dyslexia I have started changing how I speak about it (e.g. it's not a hinderance it's a gift because he can see things differently than others and create amazing things). Since changing my perspective, his has too, where he wouldn't even try and read a street sign because he felt stupid and dumb (his confidence was shot), now he'll attempt to read words in a book e.g. diary of a wimpy kid. It's a complete turn around. I can only imagine how hard school is, day in and day out being around other children that are completing tasks so easily that seem so hard for him, he has to work HARD to achieve in reading and writing, we were told to work smarter not harder - e.g. if he can't type or write a story, use a dictation programme, get other friends to take notes for them, use tinder audio books to keep exposing to new vocabulary. It's not going to be easy but it's not going to beat us either. Good luck to you and your boy

[@YachtingPrincess]

+GalaxyDreaming thank you :-)

[@mrsprklunicorn9285]

I have dyslexia and i have an A in everything because i spend 2-3 hours on ever subject everyday except for math that easy i am in an advances class for that.

[@dougdavis7079]

Early on, I had a problem with reading so they gave me an IQ test that showed me as "gifted". From that, they determined that I must be "lazy". To my father, that was a characteristic that was intolerable. That destroyed our relationship from then on. I graduated from High School on the stipulation that I would never set foot back into the building. Not too long afterwards, I was drafted into the military and given a barrage of tests. The one they were most interested in was the "General Technical test" which I nearly maxed. The army pushed me towards the Army Security Agency. Less than 3% of people qualify for that. Once there, I was sent to cryptanalysis school which is offered to less than one out of fifty. On completion, I volunteered for the Special Operations Detachment an element of the 10th Special Forces Group. The military gave me the confidence that I could accomplish most anything. After returning to college, I was an above average student but couldn't understand why I wasn't at the very top of the class. My last semester, before graduation, I took a snap course called "Testing and Evaluation". It was then that I learned I was dyslexic. I have kept it a secret for decades until my grandson was diagnosed.

[@jaebyrd4608]

I took the tech test for the military because they offered it as a sub part of the asvab at my school. I still get messages from the navy recruiters ( I now qualify for JAG with my JD) and they won’t me to go into cyber security.

[@sue3463]

Where do I find the snap course "Testing and Evaluation"?

[@llawliet2310]

I am dyslexic and I am so grateful to my parents for being supportive of me. Today, I am a a neurosurgical resident but back as a child I was the one who had nearly flunked out of school because of the debilitating nature of my learning disability.

[@ace472_9]

I have dyslexia. I am in high school. I’m one of the only ones thriving in the engineering classes:) perseverance

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

eaxctly, it doesnt exist

[@mitchell4708]

I’m very dyslexic and everything this man said hit a little to close to home. I once had a teacher accuse me of being lazy and taking advantage of my nice mom who was helping me with my school work. I was 9 and balled my eyes out while she was telling me this because I felt immense shame because I was trying so hard to do well and I felt like a complete failure.

[@raymond4816]

One lesson I have learned that I want to pass on to you: Never let anyone define who you are. One person, or many for that matter, does not control how you turn out. Your determination, courage, and belief in yourself DOES. God bless and keep on keeping on. You are needed in this world and you can/will make a difference.

[@mrpantur7280]

same thing happened to me but my mother joined the teacher and they both attacked me and said i dont listen and im lazy.

[@ibraheemsony9947]

I have being there. I live in the Middle East and all teacher are not aware of dyslexia and never hard of it . Therefore, i got a lot of hate , insults and cancellations.

[@marquissimmons2919]

I know that feeling 😢

[@laurajeffcoat336]

This has me in tears!! How could he know my deepest darkest fears and secrets?? My child is also dyslexic and I WILL be her biggest advocate and cheerleader!

[@kasimir4403]

Lets gooooo !

[@shelleycurreen1182]

Dyslexia is a tricky thing. It runs in my family. My daughter has recently been diagnosed. It breaks my heart that she is going to have to work so hard to achieve what she needs to achieve. I have a bachelor of education. People ask me, how can you be dyslexic and be highly educated. I always tell people, a pass is a pass. It's hard for me. I struggle. I get marked down for basic errors, especially referencing. That has been the bane of my higher education experience. Another dyslexic parent said to his dyslexic kids...C get degrees. At the end of the day, what does it matter if you got 52% or 92%. You have the same knowledge, you do the same job. Just keep swimming.

[@bee6684]

You believe Dyslexia is genetic? I’ve had so many different things on what it is all right it is not. I’m dyslexic and so is my daughter. I use to feel ( and sometimes still do) bad for passing this to her. But I’m beginning to see the blessing in it. I use to say “I’m very successful in spite of my dyslexia” but maybe it’s because of it.

[@cristobalcaliente5910]

I am extremely dyslexic but somehow have found myself in a Senior Property Specialist role. The only reason for this is my capacity to connect with other humans. I hide my dyslexia from everyone and when I do rarely share, people don't believe me....but every day I struggle and work harder than everyone around me to understand issues they get quick...my story is worth telling, and I hope to tell it one day! Great content thank you!

[@WolfPrideProductions]

*I have Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and last year I received my Master of Arts with Distinction in English Literature.* Learning differences should never hold someone back, I hope other neurodivergent people out there don't let their differences scare them into not following their dreams, because you can do it.

[@tclan414]

I was placed in a school for the dyslexia in 1967 it was a school for dyslexic students and mentally retarded students. Two years later I was placed back into public school but was locked out of the class room. I was made to sit in the hall way. I really felt like I was being punished. In high school I was sent to juvenile court twice for drinking and drugs. I barely received my high school diploma. The first computers came out when I was in my late 20's. I purchased one and taught myself to program. When I turned 30 I quite my job to attend college. I finished collage with a GPA of 3.68 and graduated magna cum laude.

[@RiverDogRun]

The most current term is "intellectual disability". As many others pointed out, autism has nothing to do with the intellect. Without autism, we would not have a space program.

[@nathanieltan2377]

I have dyslexia.I work harder than the rest,my grades are all good now.I start school at 7am finish at 3pm,after school I go and study from 4pm to 7pm.I believe that we can overcome anything if we put our mind to it.And no matter what we can strive to be the best.And for all those dyslexic kids,Give it all you got,for you got nothing to lose :)

[@ashleymartin8599]

I'm dyslexic. I teach ELA. What? Yeah. 7th grade English almost broke me, but in 8th grade ELA we did poetry. Suddenly, I was smart in English again. Suddenly, I was selected to be published. The creativity of poetry freed me to shine. After that, nothing could hold me back. I majored in English Education in College and went on to get my Masters in Special Education. All of that was with no "added help" from the resource center, because I no longer qualified. While I was dyslexic my disability wasn't holding me back enough to justify help. That was a good feeling. All this to say... please don't loose hope. Find what you love then work your butt off to do it better than anyone else.

[@xhulleywoodx]

Nice.

[@shairamae4416]

Ashley Martin hi i hope you can Answer may Question. What doctor can diagnose me?

[@blessall8856]

Ashley, you have very mild dyslexia. I deal with dyslexics daily. There are different types of dyslexia and degrees: Mild, Moderate, Severe. You cannot imagine the severe problems a true dyslexic has with reading, writing, math, and memory. Oh, and dyslexia usually co-occurs with other neurological issues.

[@kashnaranee8488]

My dyslexia is primarily memory,writing,spelling,sentence structure and maths I also get audio dyslexia where I don’t always process what is being said to me. I also suffer from depression,anxiety and Irene snow syndrome. Although I’m intelligent enough I could not. Finish my university degree. I have moderate dyslexia I find life hard because of it and I work very hard so that most people don’t know I have it......I can not imagine having severe dyslexia and my Ashley have mild dyslexia not everyone can make it by just trying harder which is why it’s a learning that requires support assistance.

[@yellownoiseclub]

If I was told to communicate verbally to the examiner what the writer was trying to present, I think I would have done much better than getting a C,

[@MichaelEspositoINC]

Creativity is our gift. I love that. Growing up, I wanted to be an inventor, not knowing what it meant. Today I'm an entrepreneur, a creator, an inventor! thanks to our gift.

[@EllieMandyArt]

I’m dyslexic hahah and I am good at everything else, especially hands on things like building, sculpture, art, inventing, programming ;) and I have my own clothing line.

[@mik8106]

Same here! Idk how to program stuff but I like art a lot :D

[@hellohowareyou807]

Out of curiosity did pattern making make you go nuts?! I love design but the numbers and creating of the pattern are horrible for me. On the other hand I love putting an already made pattern together or just cutting and piecing as I go heehee

[@slamyourheadin9449]

Yes sure you are. That’s why you writ a perfect 2 sentence comment.

[@randomrandom450]

I'm dyslexic and a professional programmer and for some reason reading code is not hard for me, probably because of indentation, parentheses, not a lot of text on each lines, etc. Code text is structured to make sense, not to sound good when read out loud.

[@faraday8280]

Dyskexic are strong in visual spacial ablility

[@trainingwithaspoon3106]

All my life I was called stupid or dumb and even worse things than that. I've been medically diagnosed dyslexia and dyspraxia and I have suffered for as long as I remember. Know I'm doing a computer science degree and I'm passing everything because I'm not letting people tell me that "I won't be able o do that or this" in two of my second-year exams I got marks up in the 90s out of a 100 and a number of people that were shock of this was incredible I got higher marks than the geniuses and the autistic students, and those students thought I was dumb. Don't give up on yourself believe in the things you do, yeah we have to work 10 times harder but that feeling of success is amazing :-) please believe in yourselves my dyslexic brothers and sisters YOU ARE NOT STUPID, I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!1

[@mostunique5941]

I have Dyslexia, and reading the comments and from meeting other dyslexic people. I realise we are the "special" race. We do the jobs normal people have trouble doing. We have talents that we don't even realise are actually going to be helpful. Im 15 and I have been depressed and have had multiple anxiety attacks. All because the struggles of school.... Im trying to hang in to get out of school but I'm struggling. I hate the way dyslexia locks you out of knowing what your role in the world is, but at the same time, it keeps me going, waiting for the future.

[@ruthjohnson9442]

It is more normal than you think. Keep encouraged. It takes all kinds to make a world and we need one another.

[@mostunique5941]

@@ruthjohnson9442 it’s ok, a ton of stuff has happened in three years. I’ve definitely found my place on this earth and I got into my number one pick for university.

[@sgntbilco]

@Most Unique, now that it is 3 years down the track, I really hope you doing are well and are overcoming all the obstacles that we all face. There is great satisfaction in making you own way in life in spite of the obstacles that try to put you down. I still have no formal education, but my drive to learn, improve my life has put me in good stead. I'm not a millionaire but in terms of my life success I might as well be one.

[@mostunique5941]

@@sgntbilco I’m doing well, compared to before. Still have a bit of depression and anxiety come into my mind sometime but I know what causes it and what helps it go away now. I’m switching my university course to hopefully being a teacher. I’ve realised my role in this world is to lead those that are also lost. There are too many kids and teens that suffer wayyy too much in school, I always wished I had a teacher that actually cared, didn’t teach in such a linear way and was more practical. I always wondered if someone like that existed. What better person to fill that role than myself haha. My dyslexia does make it hard still but, my strengths are never going to be anything to do with being an academic. My social intelligence, my willingness to give stuff a go and help those also give stuff a go, my way of melting into environments and bringing a chill vibe with me. That’s what I’m useful for. My love for the arts, health and fitness, and people are my strengths at the moment. I’m looking forward to the future now, hopefully I make an impact.

[@sgntbilco]

@@mostunique5941 That is so good to hear that you are forging ahead in life. We who know are in the best position to share and help others who struggle with dyslexia. I have been watching quite a few videos about dyslexia and the most interesting things were the comments and not the contents of the speakers. I have enjoyed reading all the success stories and learning how they have overcome. You have made my day, thanks for your reply . 👍

[@loganbuchanan9968]

This honestly made me feel better about being dyslexic, I only got diagnosed half a year ago and even then it explained so much of my struggle in primary and early high school

[@moonmango8356]

Same man, same

[@JustaservanttoALLAH]

How's it going

[@phoenixiscool2108]

And dyslexia also comes with the sad memory disability of memory loss and stuff because I forgot everything I’ve learnt I need to go over it loads of times to get it in my head and to stay in my head

[@monalisa7285]

No it doesn't fade, firstly everything this man said in the video above is not scientific evidence or facts it is based on excerpts from science and put into a video for show, nothing else. Now the memory of a dyslexic is probably the only and biggest gift they actually have and its due to not relying on language intelligence but on visual.

[@phoenixiscool2108]

Chill I’m 12

[@EmeraldEyedBabyBee]

mona lisa actually Memory loss is common in Dyslexia it’s been proven by many doctors.

[@moyerl100]

Phoenix H7 My daughter is 12 and dyslexic as well. Can you share with me some things that help you to learn and remember? I’m her mom...and I just want to help her. I’m really struggling. 😊 Thank you!

[@nua.h2757]

@@moyerl100 A little girl in my family has difficulty reading, writing and sometime memorization. When i saw is hard for her to read, i just say to her go and play you'll learn it other time. I give her more time to play so she will not be depressed. when she starts to compare herself with other i told her everyone is different and you're best at alot of things. She Learns slowly but it's okay, my priority is to make her happy and out of pressure. One off things she learn is the holy quran, she almost memorize the whole chapter which is 20 pages, but she can't read, she memorize by hearing me reading or others reading. She just 7 years old, happy and energetic girl.

[@benkenobi6582]

i was always the last to finish reading in class, always struggled reading out loud in front of the class while the rest of the class snickered, always struggled to get exams done in the allotted time. My teachers never tried to understand what i was going through. they just thought i was an idiot. The school system failed to catch it. I was well into my 20's before i understood that i was Dyslexic. to this day i wish i could read a book for an hour without feeling like a just ran a damn marathon.

[@madalinivanus4360]

same, after reading a book chapter I feel like I went out running

[@roarorrelax9830]

For years I've wondered what was wrong with my mind but recently discovered what was wrong had a name DYSLEXIA. For years I've masked these struggles and pretended to be normal when in reality I was struggling to compete the simplest of tasks like reading, remembering names, formulas etc. So thank you for this video literally made my day.

[@federicabaldinotti3521]

Hello! I'm from italy. Born in 96. I discovered my dyslexia in High School because of a teacher. None told me before. I struggled a lot with math throught my school years. I speak well and read well and I write decently well but ...I make confusion with numbers, letters and abbreviations as well as comunicate my thoughts in sentences. I often can't express myself totally as I would like and I am very bad in calculations. I wasn't very good a school either....altough these issues I managed thru the years to learn 3 languages and develop digital skills. I am good in problem solving and I'm ingenious. Beacuse of this, I repair broken things easily and I love to develop creative ideas. I'm an artistic personality and I see myself in what he expressed in this video. I find it very motivational! Thanks!

[@kellybrooks3004]

I have dyslexia and i am in the fifth grade at first i thought it was a course but now i think it is a blessing just hiding in the corner

[@bradythurman7368]

I’m 14 years old and the oldest of 5. To add on to that have divorced parents. I’ve been called a lazy kid all my life. I’m going to med school not to prove them wrong. But to prove myself right. God bless any other reading this. I wish you well.

[@MrWarlockFTW]

I was fortunate to be homeschooled by my mother, I struggled with dyslexia but I didn't have most of the challenges people have in school. She helped me to write with silicon sand in a tray with my finger, It gave some tactile response to writing. I never had the shame about it because my mother always encouraged me. I use voice recognition software for writing on my computer along with a program called Grammarly that helps with sentence structure, grammar, punctuation. Reading is still difficult for me but I will never give up and I always persevere I don't put myself down for it.

[@livying1386]

:/ I go to school it horrible

[@elmayarahkripton9702]

Don't give up! I'm dyslexic and a College graduate :)

[@MrWarlockFTW]

Lerma Cabatania GG thats awesome!

[@Sukxdelux]

Lerma Cabatania I'm dyslexic and my teacher called me dumb

[@dewpi24]

awesome!

[@cyber4053]

I have dyslexia and I read awesome, just I can't spell good.

[@hanatamago3813]

Me too. I love reading but sometimes, I have to read a sentence more then once to understand it.

[@charlotterice5059]

I used to suck at reading than I found some books I like on my iPad witch can define words and stuff now I am as good a reader as anyone in my class just not as fast

[@charlotterice5059]

I used to suck at reading than I found some books I like on my iPad witch can define words and stuff now I am as good a reader as anyone in my class just not as fast

[@isabellasamarji5649]

Tangsoodo me to

[@hisbean]

There are multiple forms of dyslexia, that effect different areas. My husband has 6 forms of it, and can actually read upside down, and backwards faster than normal.

[@annereed9808]

I just found out today my 11 year old son is dyslexic. This gives me so much hope for him. Thank you 😊

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

We can do anything once we try

[@shiny_creations]

This was so affirming. I spent a good portion of my life believing I was stupid and that I would struggle to live on my own. It wasn't until I had a professional dyslexia screening by a specialist who discovered my high IQ put me in the gifted section of the population and although I still cannot tell the time or read flawlessly or remember new information from 10 minuets ago, I now run my own business, travel the world and make videos where I address thousands of people; not bad for someone who was afraid to talk in front of a classroom.

[@Gantolfe]

Remembering new information from 10 minutes ago. Thats exactly the main problem i have with my dyslexia. Its not only the decoding of sound but there is a big short term memory issue im faced with aswell. I wounder if its port of dyslexia or if its something ells added to it. that's one of the reason why my sister is so good in school compered to me. she dosent have a better sense of understanding but she is prety much just a professional memory player.

[@ajjimbob]

I have the same problem i think its if your brain doesn't think the info is useful it doesn't keep it but if your interested in what ur learning and think its going to be useful or your just passionate about the subject. i can read just about anything you put in front of me but then get me to right what iv just read i fined it very difficult if i don't now the words off by heart, because i read by calculating the odds of what is likely to come next rather than reading the word witch can be confusing and make you see words witch look like others. I'm a science geek and i love it I'm self taught in most things but only because i was interested in such things but I'm still crippled by the thort of righting something down on paper especially. spell check is a godsend lmao

[@Gantolfe]

exactly what i feel(geek here too). everything i learn is always self taught. it might be some sort of ADD but i dont consider myself ADD because yes occasionally my mind can wander of and not listen but even if i force myself to listen its still not transferred to the hard disk. i find myself reading pages over and over again to try and remember before i go to the next page. in multiple choice i read a question, i forget or i dont understand so i read again and again and eventually i understand and remember but it eats the time for the test and so never mange to finish it. extra time is never enough for me.

[@Alex-xz9mm]

I may not be good at being descriptive but i hold the whole plot of the story in my mind.

[@loreallucas3157]

This is me

[@ellencorbally3424]

I'm dyslexic and in the highest English class in my school, i get d's in almost all my class tests but in the state exams slow writers can get someone else to right for them and i got an a, i know everything i just never get any of it down

[@pearlgirl]

WTG!! The voice to text for writing and checking it with Grammerly. It wasn't tell I taught O n G tutoring to dsylexic that I learned how to spell. You can overcome it. Keep on working and praying. You will

[@Yaahboi52]

I thought I was the only person that felt this way! As a dyslexic myself as well, I always had difficulty comprehending & expressing what I knew on paper. I felt like you did, I knew I knew everything and how to do it but just could never get it right.

[@zakashiXninja]

I wish I had this growing up , I was mocked my whole life for my dyslexia but jokes on them bc am a amazing artist and ended up finishing school with top marks all bc one teacher made me feel better about my self ^.^

[@gerrylever6998]

it is all bulshit i went to school in the let 60s in one class the techer mead me stand in the bin and toled the clas that is what wee do with rubsh i left there strugling to spell my neim fuked up

[@shairamae4416]

jamie larocque who can help me?

[@Nifoxil]

@@shairamae4416 what a good question,l am questioning that myself! 😞

[@pearlgirl]

I am sorry that the teachers didn't see your strengths and know how to work positively with your weaknesses. Cross hemispheric movement (movements that cross your mid line) do them just before mins. will help us learn. If you have young children 0-5 years Suzuki Early Childhood Education do one year of program it will open pathways especially emotional learning. Orton and Gillingham tutoring will help the phoneme understanding and you will learn how to read and spell. You can do it!

[@sgntbilco]

It's nice reading all the different success stories, we all have a story to tell.

[@mylesNOTmorales]

This video might have just changed my life💯

[@SauteedBroccoli]

Myles me to

[@grantbeerling4396]

You tube is a great resource for learning and audio books....Find your passion, research, think out of the box, annoy, surprise people and then change your and our world....look forward to your results....

[@JessePhillips8490]

Same here

[@kyleb209]

I wish I had this information when I was in school. I am now 31 and have only realized that I am dyslexic in about the last six years. In many ways it was the diagnosis that was the cure for me. I still struggle as a slow reader but now that I have recognized the issue I’ve sought out new methods of learning. And it wasn’t until this video that I recognized that my knack for engineering was related to my dyslexia. As I learn more I hope to be able to share this gift of understanding with a newer generation of learners so that they too can discover new patterns for learning. Thank you for this video.

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

100% I am the same a little older but I get you

[@natashamcd12]

Who else relies on their memory for way too much?

[@ellencorbally3424]

Natasha McDowall if i seen a word I've seen a good few times I'm fine and then I find something I've never seen before my life is over

[@danvan5070]

I try to memorize words so if I come across a long word I would read the first part and guess the rest bast on word I have memorized

[@shshshshshsh9722]

Definitely

[@Pablo-eu5uv]

I used to just remember the shape of the word and match the pronunciation of the word with the print. But then I would end up mixing up words. I couldn’t spell because until 2d grade. My mom (head special ed teacher) would make up songs for me to remember how to spell the word and we would sing them to school.

[@victoriaburton3921]

My memory is what I have to use to spell

[@EvaKugelfisch]

My teacher at primary school told me, I was too dumb and lazy to learn how to read and write correctly. And I believed it, no matter how often my parents told me she was wrong. It's been 10 years since I overcome my difficulties with writing and reading and 3 years since I started to study communication design. Something I never thought could be possible. I actually could't even imagine granduating and getting my Abitur (German university entrance qualification). But I did, and now I am going to make a project about Dyslexia as my bachelor thesis, so that no dyslexic child has to feel ashamed and frustrated. I want to point out all the positive aspects of being dyslexic and motivate them to belief in themselves and pursue their dreams. This talk was very inspiring and points out, what I want to communicate to all those frustrated and underestimated kids out there. Because believing you were stupid and having no perspective and self-esteem is something, none should deal with, especially as a child!

[@AdamNZ]

Hi Eva, I'm doing the same for my final paper. I am interested to see how you got on with it?

[@bosskiller9770]

@@AdamNZ yea I have dyslexia abs I’m flunking math I’m dropping school no matter what

[@sereronaturals4325]

I have 2 dyslexic children, I love, support and encourage them always. They are brilliant 👌

[@robinhunter8839]

So do I. 14 & 6

[@robinhunter8839]

I had problems reading, science, and math when younger in high school and I could tell something was wrong with me from other things going on with mind and body when I was younger. I would tell mama something's wrong, but she would get mad at me and the grades and say I better get those grades up. My brother and sister did good in school. I never come down hard on any of my kids. All of them do their best. I love them the same. I wish I could understand for the 2 kids with learning issues. The youngest says mommy it's hard. This is the first year of school for her. Homeschool.

[@lucieserero7475]

It's hard in Africa, it's not understood. My 2 kids were kicked out of normal school.. Now they are on special school for children with learning needs. Am helping them cope🙏

[@shellyk7049]

I have dyslexia and went through the all the remedial classes as a kid, put down and struggled through school and now I work as a crime scene examiner. its because of the way I think that I can do my job so well. but thank the techs for spell check. and thank you for your inspirational talk!

[@davidramsayiv]

cool job

[@Gantolfe]

ya cool job. i want to do that too! too bad it's got so much report making involved. i think?

[@MF007]

Shell Kopitzke congrats on you're success.. I'm horrible at math. I mean I don't even know my multiplications as well. I'm 27, and I believe I have dyslexia. how did you do it in college? I'm horrible in math but really good in reading, and writing. I'm scared to start college for my criminal justice degree to persue a crime scene examiner career because of math alone ): that's what's holding me back.

[@paneesh]

That's a nice job description you can give :D

[@paneesh]

Nobody can be terrible at math as I am. I can't even perform simple basic calculations at shops when I buy stuff. I need to have my phone and calculator to calculate change, otherwise I'm screwed. I have been cheated sooo many times by shopkeepers because I cannot count change. I have to step aside the queue at supermarket and calculate change on calculator and only after confirming that he has not given it wrong or that I've been cheated yet again, I can leave. The whole process drains my mental energy and that's why I start perspiring at every social places. That's the main big reason I don't go to shops alone without someone who I can rely upon to say whatever I have bought is done fairly. Btw, idk if I have dyslexia or not.

[@Ihold8stars]

Many kids in public schools that have dyslexia go undetected because,the schools do not want to pay for testing. For years my son was given a iep but it was for "unknown learning disabilities" Myself being dyslexic noticed similarities. Once I realized it I was able to help him but never did the right help come from the school system. My son is going into his 2nd year of college. Computer Science. He can build a computer from scraps but for years I was told he's lazy... not trying..

[@jaynepaige5702]

Ihold8stars I was one of those kids. I joined the police and discovered that I am dyslexic. If I'd known how to learn then I may have gotten better grades....

[@lk_the_witch4878]

The same thing is happening to me. A bunch of my teachers know I'm dyslexic now but they refuse to change even the simplest thing to help me. Like maybe allowing me to have a conversation with them about the topic instead of having to write four different essays in the span of three days for one class *cough cough* English *cough cough*. All the teachers I've ever had (except my science teacher he's amazing) are adamant on learning through text instead of other mediums. Honestly, I refuse to leave my room some days because I know there are knives in the kitchen and a tub in the bathroom.

[@youiloves1242]

I wish my school would’ve helped me 😒

[@hy8482]

@@jaynepaige5702 how's it like in the police force with your learning disability? I too have a struggle, and I want to know how people overcome this challenge!

[@jaynepaige5702]

@@hy8482 I think it's a case of talking about it. I've got a great team now but people need to understand that it takes us longer to learn. What takes, for want of a better word 'normal' people 2 weeks to learn will take me 8 months. My new team have given me the space and time to learn but it is tough it you have people who expect you to recall information and get angry with you when you don't.

[@carolinegray7510]

"Before the cement of their personality is set". The perfect starting point. A wonderfully powerful action that will release so many young children into a world of intellectual freedom. It's brilliant and loving. Bravo. Blessings on your efforts.

[@COURTZYOUTUBE]

I’m dyslexic I used to hate it but I learned that it’s a gift and I should accept it

[@HarryLewington]

im dyslexic and this video NEARLY made me cry

[@howardmcguire862]

One of the best dyslexia talks ever

[@joe151joe]

This man is a genius

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

200%

[@ohhyesbuddy]

I have dyslexia and dropped out of high school but went on to community college where I found more independence, support and confidence to discover my intellectual capabilities than my traditional high school. I was not officially diagnosed until I was in my first year of CC at 18 years old. I am now 21 and finishing up my junior year at UC Berkeley. I have a passion for academia despite my daily challenges. I am successful and happy. I am also hopeful future educators will pay closer attention to kids like me who had a hard time in school but was looked over for being "lazy" or "unmotivated." YOU CAN DO IT

[@randomthomas2947]

I’m dyslexic I’ve had everything you have said it’s been a ruff road but learned to live with it

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

Fair play my friend you can do anything once you try

[@Charly-H]

I have dyscalculia… but this guy gives me hope for everyone coming forward….

[@rimulitalo240]

I think one thing us dyslexics can all relate to is trying your absolute hardest on a task or subject and falling extremely short wondering what's wrong with you. I can say that this hurt my self-esteem big time. Studying for a test or trying to read a book and having issues articulating it leading you to re-read it 10-15 times, only to fail the test. I didn't learn I was dyslexic until later in my life but I definitely wish there were classes catered to dyslexics.

[@sfkid57]

what about us adults? I am tired of hearing about kids, I want help for us older adults who still have problems today?

[@marynorris4394]

Look up Ronald D. Davis. He wrote a book called, "The Gift of Dyslexia" and has a program for ANYONE, no matter the age. His program has helped many people with dyslexia and also autism, asperges's, ADD, etc. Check it out.

[@Mzleleohio]

I am 66 yrs old. I never found out what my learning problem was until I was about 26-27 years old. My brother was an engineer at WPAFB and he told me to read, read and re-read. It took me several times to understand what I was reading, but by myself I was able to overcome, and control it by taking my time. So reading things over and over again if I had to until I understood what I just read or realize that I had mixed letter or numbers in the wrong place..by reading and more reading I was able to under things. Don't know if it would work for you but I never liked to read before my brother told me that it was a must for me to get books and just read..I have taught myself computer repair, how to develop 35mm film, and print ...just reading gave me something to be proud of, not like when I was in school and I felt like an outcast...GOD IS GOOD...thanks to my brother

[@BlueMinecraftXD]

you adults are just on the wrong video so I suggest you do u reserve b4 commenting a stupid post like this

[@melmedley6319]

Rob Prater here, here

[@melmedley6319]

Rob Prater It is not too late... there is help...you just have to look for it. I admit learning about my Dyslexia at the age of 31 was very difficult.

[@shannonhaney3259]

Thank you so much for your speech. As a 50 year old man that was never formally diagnosed during school with dyslexia, thank you. In school I was one of the LD kids, went from the gifted class one period to the LD the other. I was told that I was lazy if I had just tried I would be able to do it and on multiple occasions humiliated in front of my fellow students. And yes I am a high-school dropout that gravitated towards the hoodlum drug addicts. Later in life I started my own construction business and got my GED for my kids. I had never heard anyone speak about this disorder the way you have and I truly appreciate it. Again thank you. Brett

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

100%

[@joshuawilliams5213]

I have dyslexia but I never went through school. I was homeschooled. My grandfather taught me a ton while working with him (he has dyslexia as well). Through working with him I learned how to read and comprehend with dyslexia. It isn't a barrier to me, there is a trick to it that just works. IDK if I could teach it to anyone, I wish I could, because reading is downright enjoyable for me.

[@ztripj6032]

I hope that the program he's talking about gets implemented for all of the kids who suffered from dyslexia I wish the program was already in place when I was going to school I am 27 years old I cannot read I cannot write and I cannot spell I can only do simple multiplication and subtraction and the only reason I can write this is because of my phones type to talk feature please make this program a reality for future kids Thank you

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

Same for me ☺️

[@JB-sc6op]

I am dyslexic. I suffered for a long time. I was always at a lower reading level in public school. Now, I have graduated with a BA in History with a minor in English. We can do well in the humanities too.

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

Well done fair play 🙂

[@benk7109]

As a dyslexic dude. It brings me to tears hearing someone who understands. It takes so much for me to just type this (thank god for autocorrect). But Ive hustled- I’m now a user interface designer, whose so bad a reading comprehension but idk. I’d love to have the opportunity to chat with not only you but other people who have it. P.s I can’t uses gramerly to type this message

[@AdamNZ]

I'm keen to chat Ben

[@rachelpickett1898]

i’ve never felt so understood in my life until this video

[@AKelly-wd4lj]

I wish they showed this to us in school.

[@WICKEDMAN85]

Dyslexia has caused me all sorts of issues when in Middle School and High School!! God did I hate Maths, English and Science classes. However it was so helpful in Drama and Im going to train as an Actor. Still got to find how to learn lines, highlighters are a great help with that. Its interesting to see how Dyslexia can be a great thing!!!

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

lol

[@aprilpatrick1]

My son has severe dyslexia. He also had dyscalculia and dysgraphia but he wants to be a scientist. He's a kid. However, I'm learning what has to be done to help him as an adult because he's asking me now if he's going to "make it" and we are looking to adults and adult dyslexics to help us figure this out. But the answer is YES, yes he is. And he's smart as a whip.

[@Needsleep777]

He can of course become a scientist- slow and steady-lots of support - minimise educational pressure- stop negative self talk - don’t let dyslexia be an excuse to quit “I’m not good at that” - let him now that time and patience to himself is the greatest gift he can give and than mum sit back and watch him flourish

[@kathrynmcdonald9405]

I have dyslexia and I have a degree in English Language. I'm now doing a Master's in Speech and Language Therapy. We can do it! We just have to work 5x harder. You've got this.

[@conorclancy8087]

I was one of the worst readers in my class in primary school, I have now a undergrad, 2.1 masters in financial services and qfa, hard work and the right learning pays off.

[@jl-wc5hh]

I'm 39 and only just admitted to myself I might have dyslexia, after watching this Im sure I do, when at school I struggled to not so much read I couldn't spell and pronounced words wrong or as I thought they where spelt, but why others where doing home work I was rebuilding my motorcycle engine with no manual at the age of 10, now at 39 I basically do most trades, bricklaying, joinery, plumbing, mechanics, etc without spending anytime in any classroom, this might sound like I'm blowing my own trumpet but I do wounder why I can do all the above and struggle with something that is so natural, (writing) i can look at something and work out how it works or whats wrong if it doesnt, this video has given me confidence to admit that I do and aways have had dyslexia

[@clayliam]

That introduction just made me think of my childhood and everything clicked and made sense. Never knew why I am the way I am. Now it makes sense.

[@darleneroach2848]

I too am dyslexic with Mild Cerebral Palsy. I write Inspirational poems etc. I can make some typos due to misspelling and such. But lucky to find a friend here and there to edit for me. I also have vision problems I use one eye at a time and have no way to use both at the same time (this keeps me from seeing double.) Put the dyslexia with the vision problems and problems can and do arise; but not a problem. Problems come in when the folks that are considered (normal) don't realize those of us that appear to be different have so much to give back! We are all in this together... letha darlene

[@davidspencer1558]

Thanks for looking after our tribe

[@robynmitchell3419]

Well said! I support teachers to support students with Dyslexia. All you have said is spot on! Unlock their strengths and confidence.

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

100% true

[@skylarrowe4899]

I am dyslexic and I recently got my bachelors in public health and recently got accepted into nursing school! Due to my past and the things people have said off hand over the years, I have worked harder and overcome so much!

[@ArtisticImpressionsbyBobRouth]

I have never heard an explanation of this accuracy to explain my life, I'm 72 and crying my eyes out.

[@fmartin09]

I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was 6 in Madrid. Thanks to great psychologists I was able to revert my reading/writing issues. I am now CEO of a Fintech company in Atlanta, GA.

[@rectzium6817]

Just found out that my 6 year old son is dyslexic. This video has definitely opened my eyes on how to embrace it and support him. Prior to watching this video I felt helpless and extremely anxious about his future but honestly after watching this video and reading all the comments of other dyslexic people it has totally enlightened me. Thank you!

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

100% so true

[@hk-jb5xv]

Omg. I just realised this morning that I might be dyslectic. I am 50. Looking back I overcame it by working hard. I had to “read” before every class and processed each written information to mentally understandable images and remembered them all. Reading information was never easy for me. I had to read each sentence more than ten time to access the meaning! I thought I was mentally lazy! I wrote a word more than ten times to remember them with my hand. With that efforts, I maintained the TOP grades and went to TOP rank school. Still, it has been a mystery to myself why I don’t enjoy reading. Then I found “Audible” and it is a whole new world to me. I could never tell teh difference between left and right in speaking until now! In yoga class, I still find it hard to tell which one is left or right, or which one is elbow or knee? Now it all makes sense! As all disabilities are so, dyslexia helped me develop other skills. Now I want to learn more about the social affects of it. It might tell me more why I always felt socially awkward although I am quite extrovert!

[@oliviayeo5753]

I'm kinda late, but have you check up on ADHD ADD instead?

[@MartinJonesOfficial]

I have dyslexia, I'm a full time singer-songwriter, manage to get a major publishing deal a few years ago, just released a 16 track album. Loving life, always have. Always look at the bigger picture. X

[@ashchopra2154]

The part about when you think back to you childhood brought back so many bad memories. Looking back it all worked out

[@Digipope1]

There is another way. I say to society: I may not know the difference between your 'd's and 'b's, your 'g's and 'q's are a constant source of irritation to me. So..... Here's the thing, I see things you will never see. To quantify it in your terms, you see everything in 2, maybe 3D, but I see it in a 6D, like a myriad of colors that is so prefect and beautiful, it's almost too simple to explain. Thank you for your talk my brother, Dean, you inspire me to be the academic I always knew I would be. Hopeful, we'll meet when you attend one of my talks. Much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@xhulleywoodx]

It is naive to think you see "things" better than everyone else. You are at a disadvantage with dyslexia. Everyone see's the same shit as you.

[@2023awakening]

"I see things you will never see" its an expression for "I see things differently" which is very true. He never said he sees things better. Guess it's you who has to learn how to read.

[@xhulleywoodx]

Rohan read the next line. When someone says, "You see everthing in 2, maybe 3D, but I see it in a 6D" I have no clue even what is trying to be conveyed but I inferred it means better. Andrew continues, depicting what I would think is a LSD trip. If I misinterpret a "expression" then that is lack of understanding, and not the inability to read. People want to think that with dyslexia somehow your special or have powers that others magically do not have. In Andrew's case, seeing things in "6D". In reality, dyslexia's are just pathetic reader along with other things. Thanks for the replay Rohan, glad I could clear that up for you.

[@Digipope1]

Lol Good name "The Dominator" I don't need my super vision to see a troll when one pops up. Good luck spreading small minded, negative vibes. I'm sure your mother is very proud of you, well, she would be, if you were man enough to use your real name. Xxx

[@Gantolfe]

I think its better to say that instead of seeing only rout A to B u are able to see many more combinations of paths that can lead to the same thing: to get from B starting from A, I can also position myself at F hope over E cut thrue D and C and reach B. it might be longer and unpractical this way but you pick up much more understanding about things instead of always taking the 'right' path. What's that saying: you learn much more from a defeat than from a victory. That means mistakes are good for learning and understanding. For the dimension thing I don't think it's a good example. Here is my case: I got blue eyes and blue eyes are said to see more bright(more sensitive to light) I did a few tests on KZbin that classified me top 10% of population being able to recognize tone(I did not mange to reach top 3% tho). I also went to eye testers whenever my sister or dad needed to get new glasses. The tester once told me that if everyone had my eyes, glass shops would not exist! Anyway, the point is that before I knew I had good vision I always found myself arguing about color with people. an example is the main dragon from the movie dragon trainer. Everyone said he was black. I'm like, that's not black. that's blue!

[@Skyewastaken2]

my whole life was people telling me that i have to try harder or that I'm too lazy or i dont try hard enough i do try and i do want to succeed but i try and try and nothing happens. i need people to spell check my work and even this comment is checked by 3 different types of software i wish more people know how hard it is for us

[@myvotedontcount20]

I am a dyslexic homeschooling mom, with boys who struggle to read. I was told in 8th grade, during the 80s, and there was no help. I have a son who feels reading is "painful", however can put a lego set together in 30 mins to an hour, the large sets. He is 8 and the sets we buy are older ones. I have another son, who can not sit and read with out frustration and fights tooth and nail. He is able to remember a story he heard verbatem after hearing it once, this one is also able to work your relctronics with ease and fix your tablets and computers, he is also 8. I am a nurse, of 20+ years, in OB, and carry around an index card notebook of all the words I am unable to spell, but I am a great bedside technical Nurse, i am able to help you with what ailes you, even when i can not spell it correctly! So glad there is more research and time in public schools for this, and we will be getting the boys hooked into the MIT online course, also sidebar I went to RI and MA public schools, I have learned more in 4 years of homeschooling than i ever did in school.

[@Hyperspacehippie]

I’ve never felt so recognized in my entire life

[@jessicahollies1215]

My daughter is severely dyslexic, and she is constantly trying to invent things, and is so confronted by text. At age 8 she is already dealing with challenges as the reading gap between her and her peers grows. I can attest that it is easily 5x harder for her than it is for others around her (at least). She is exhausted from it. And really she just wants to make things, build things, sell things, and make art. I look forward to this knowledge and corresponding curriculum becoming an integrated part of our educational system, and I look forward to more opportunities for her to be met in her style of learning. This a deeply emotional topic for those with dyslexia. I am grateful for this research, and will be following closely what you do! Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks!

[@charlieperera5819]

I am 21 Year old severely dyslexic, where point can not really read and write. And suffer Asperger's syndrome. I agree. I could gone down two path, one when were angry. With the world to not understanding me, and think stupidest or with my parents and friends and teacher. I'm telling I can do it. I've become published. In my undergrad age 21 and one top year at a high end university, it very hard to get here and we need a lot help but so worth it once we are here because we all amazing people

[@MrWorld-hc5rs]

modafinil helped me a lot. it was like i was sitting in a dark room and someone opened the door with a lot of light coming in.

[@kyleram2649]

yeah I couldn't agree more with you Charlie, Well done man !

[@1homasscoot]

In a vicious night a shadow appeared in veil of darkness. Silence screamed in his tears as he seems breaking down in shards. He was there to share a story, a tale buried deeper to the core somewhere within him vast and mysterious. About the lives and grief. Sohan was a dyslexic child who lost his childhood in humiliation and sorrow. No one, not even he knew about this rare disorder in Nepal. There was no one to support him, guide him or show him the way out into the light. He felt discarded by the world when he was just a kid and then everything got worse when his parents also left him at the age of time. He was boarded into a boarding house, far from home far from his mother. At the boarding house he was like a bird caged with the wing chopped surrounded by the predators. He was just a child but no one cared what he was going through the piles of maltreatments. He survived worst in his childhood but still life had many more pain to offer. Seeing no progress of their child at boarding house the parents decided to take him back. He was back home but there was nothing like the home he used to remember, everything was changed, everything. Each day they was fight, there was war and all the time he used to blaming himself for everything. He used to blame himself for his family pain and trouble. Mistreated and lost he attempt to end his life, but he didn’t had a courage to execute the deed. He tried to runaway but there was no place to go. He was just an alone teen. His uncle took the charge admitting him at a new school far from Sohan's house. The kind uncle tried to help him in any ways he could. All his childhood Sohan was looking one chance to prove himself, one opportunity to explore his abilities without anyone mocking his showing him the flaws of his pasts and was it. Sohan was happy as he was free from the humiliation and maltreatment. He started making friends and started progressing on his study. He thought god has been merciful but he was wrong once again. Few friends from his past school joint him. His world came crashing down. The friends he thought he had got turned their back when they heard about him. The mocking started, the maltreatment begin leaving Sohan alone and abandon again. The world never show him love so he didn’t had any affection towards the world, he started hating all. The kind uncle was getting into lot of trouble while assisting him. Sohan decided not....... www.amazon.com/Alive-Shadow-dyslexia-motivational-story-ebook/dp/B01HAHA9K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476345317&sr=1-1&keywords=alive+in+shadow Alive In Shadow , An inspirational story... I am dyslexic that why i want to b a writer...A true story of life

[@maryannhuey8720]

Good for you! Keep it up.

[@finalbraincell460]

Omg, dyslexia and Asperger. It must be hard. Keep it up, I believe in you!)

[@PropheticSoakingwithSarahJER]

Just experienced this with Miss 7 yesterday: found an app that allows her to spell, type etc. instead of being slowed by the need to write, write, write. ADHD, ASD, dysgraphia. Very intelligent and creative child. I also transferred the app idea to labels/stickers to empower her to complete math worksheets without the cumbersome need to write which was masking her abilities.

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

Love this could you add the app name to my video please

[@tvismyonlyfriend]

The last part is related to Mark Twain quote about everyday genius die having never been discovered either by the world or themselves. I had to believe his beautiful articulation.

[@Fiedroz]

Im dyslexic and im 19 from Poland. In middle school I was super creative I created remote control arduino car, build few pc/android games to play with friends, guitar amp, arduino dj mixer and much more cool stuff. I was really really supported by my teachers they knew im dyslexic and they helped me with everything I built and struggle. Unfortunately, high school came. And I can describe it as end of my life I could live freely. Nobody care if I was dyslectic or not I was put to the same bin as others. I tried my best to make things I would create in middle school but only thing I would hear was "shut up, sit down and be quiet".I couldn't bear that. There was ONLY ONE teacher that cared about my dyslexia and those lessons were the best out of all. I felt like I;m me again. Well I almost finished highschool, the worst time of my short life, and I cried on this vid cuz it reminded my of who I was and what highschool did to teach me like everyone else no matter what. I realised that highschool succesfully killed all of my inspirations and ambitions. Im gonna watch this vid again tho. I'm still in tears.

[@modeler4840]

I have dyslexia and this is my experience. My main problem is feeling normal, I see all my friends and think of how they can all learn normally. It depresses me. Every year of school has come with some sort of special class that I was forced to go to, that make me feel even more and more like a freak. I know that my parents were only trying to help me, but it only ever made me feel like a different, and not in a good way. Every teacher I've ever had, including the special needs teachers, don't under stand what dyslexia is and how to teach kids with it. Every special class was a barrier not a path. All the special need classes were during SSR, in a room with a bunch of loud kids, to do homework. I had no problem with homework, It was the reading part. Being placed in a class, with loud students, during my only time to read, never helped my case. I never actually started overcoming my dyslexia, until sophomore year, I am a junior. I find that the more I read , the better i get at it. I don't think the entire school system needs to change, but i do think the school system needs to under stand what dyslexia is, and how to teach kids with it.

[@AdamNZ]

It's changing for the better.

[@shayritchie9717]

I tutor a wonderful boy who has dyslexia and dysgraphia, I love learning more about it so I can help him more. The parent said I am already helping which is great as I am not trained in working with dyslexic children as I am only 17.

[@macgirl1234]

As a dyslexic, I wish there was a quiz/tool to determine which type (s) of dyslexic strengths I have, so I could foster them. Seriously this would be life changing

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

There is my friend

[@macgirl1234]

@@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY do tell!

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

Look up IDL

[@macgirl1234]

@@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY hmm this looks more like an educational tool than a test to assess which dyslexic strengths you have

[@SJG.MYSTERYBOXGUY]

@@macgirl1234 oh sorry maybe that's up to you to find out, not a test. But it would be a good app 🙂

[@jagejg7239]

I feel so transparent after watching this video 😩. I am that 15 year old kid he's referring to, smoking refer under the bleachers. Though I've worked my way up to an advanced level of reading, I'm still burdened by the shame of of my past experiences. My teachers and Mother putting me down time after time has left a permanent mark.

[@KrishiViman]

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[@james12erby43]

Same over here!

[@kinghados]

This is super relevant to me, like he is describing my life.

[@pamyuhnke8143]

Omg- my eyes rolled back so far into my head when I heard “time management”. My ADHD is my superpower! It made me a great ER nurse. And my dyslexia didn’t matter bc everything is in short hand. ❤

[@Hobbess8]

I am so lucky that I was homeschooled because that meant that my mother could work with me personally to help me with my dyslexia when I was young. She realized when i started to read that it was much harder for me then it had been for my older brother so was able to cater my leaning experience. Also, along with dyslexia (or maybe its just part of it?) i'm a kenisthetic it meant that when ever i was learning math i had to have physical tings to move around in order to understand what it was that i was doing. Still now I struggle with math, spelling and reading new words that I haven't seen before, but I still have a hunger for learning and exploring new things. I hope that mainstream schools are able to grow into being better at teaching more then one type of mind, because i'm not sure where I would be now if my upbringing had been different.

[@BlueMinecraftXD]

I m dyslexic and I went through a rough time in school and walk around crying under a coat so no one saw me which then led to anxity and social arkwardness which at 15 I still can't go up to anyone but my dad and ask for something which then led to me falling more behind in school because I couldn't ask for help so dyslexia is more than just a reading disorder or a spelling disorder it is a key to more and more problems but of you surround your self with the right people you can over come all of this.

[@honkhonk7153]

BlueMonkeyXD yeah your right i used to just have dyslexic but at age 9 i had depression

[@luketroyer7620]

100% true

[@luketroyer7620]

I'm dyslexia and depression go hand in hand

[@cinnamonvegan2077]

What a wonderful voice this man is for dyslexics everywhere. This presentation was absolutely awesome!

[@ArranRWilliamson]

Early intervention with adoption of alternative learning style techniques (audio note taking software) worked well for me. I just finished my MD.

[@ellasackett1633]

I have dyslexia and I am going into my first year of high school. In middle school I hated to do group projects because I would usually have to spell in front of my peers and if I spelled simple words wrong they would make fun of me. This experience really brought me down, but after watching this video I understand that I can become someone that I can be proud of and show my peers that I am capable of doing anything I put my mind to.

[@hannahkelpin2966]

Hey, i saw your comment and i just want to say that you can do this! I am in 12th grade and got diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD when i was 8. I found that when i was in 9th grade i was always worried about asking people how to spell things and them judging me, but now i don't care what they think. when i get the responce "how do you not know how to spell that" i say my brain is diffrent and it hates to spell, or i say does it matter? ok i think i am rambling on a bit, bit just remember at at times it is going to be hard but it gets easier, try to find ways that work for you. :)

[@chakaconestilo7538]

Just use your phone ask google or Siri about the word you need to spell out correct