This conversation explores the connection between dyslexia and success, highlighting how many innovative thinkers and leaders have thrived despite their challenges. The discussion emphasizes recognizing and leveraging strengths, navigating educational paths, and the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in career choices.

The episode also shares one person's symptoms of dyslexia and what a "bad dyslexic day" really feels like.

Takeaways

• Many successful individuals, like Whoopi Goldberg and Anderson Cooper, have dyslexia.
• Dyslexics often develop resilience and resourcefulness.
• Recognizing personal strengths is crucial for dyslexics.
• Career paths can vary greatly; higher education isn't for everyone.
• Exams can be challenging for dyslexics; alternative assessment methods are beneficial.

• Continuous learning and adaptability are key to career success.

• Leverage strengths rather than focusing solely on weaknesses.

Episode Keywords:

dyslexia, success, innovative thinkers, career paths, education, strengths, entrepreneurship, continuous learning, adaptability, dyslexic advantage, symptoms of dyslexia,

Does your child have Dyslexia and ADHD? Up to 40% of people with Dyslexia also have ADHD. Discover helpful hints to manage learning. You'll also want to ensure that ADHD doesn't mask their Dyslexia.

0:00 - Introduction Dyslexia and ADHD

1:53 - The Critical Question: ADHD, Dyslexia, or Both?

4:47 - Five Tips to Support Your Child

5:39 - Tip 1: Seek a Comprehensive Evaluation

9:55 - Tip 2: Structure, Structure, and More Structure

1:47 - Tip 3: Teach Organizational Skills Explicitly

14:38 - Tip 4: Leverage Technology

17:15 - Tip 5: Add Movement

Does your child struggle with math? There might be something going on in the brain that’s causing the struggle. In this episode we talk about a condition which is sometimes referred to as “math dyslexia.”

Learn about the neurological aspect, how it's diagnosed, along with practical strategies that can be used to help reduce the frustration. Best of all, we’ll share how to pronounce dyscalculia!

0:00 The Struggle and the Truth About "Math Dyslexia"

0:15 What the Episode Covers (Diagnosis, Strategies, Pronunciation)

0:40 Pronunciation of Dyscalculia and Word Morphology (Difficulty Counting)

1:30 What is Dyscalculia (Math Dyslexia) and separating it from Dyslexia

2:15 Analogy for Dyscalculia

3:00 Examples of Struggle

3:45 Common Symptoms of Dyscalculia

5:00 Impact on Daily Life

5:45 How is Dyscalculia Tested?

7:00 Comorbidity: The Connection to Dyslexia and Dysgraphia (The "3 Ds")

7:45 Strategies for Parents