Let’s look at another example of how we can tell dyslexic stories differently, using Keanu Reeves as our example. How we tell stories matters. The words we use for ourselves and the people around us can make an impact whether we realize it or not. People live into their words and those words can shape
Visualizing: As a Dyslexic Thinking Strength
Dyslexia comes with a different way of living. We see the world through our dyslexic thinking and it is not the same as a non-dyslexic view. One of the major differences is our strength in visualizing. Visualizing is interacting with space, senses, physical ideas, and new concepts. 75% of dyslexics are above average in visualizing
Part 2: Championing for Different Thinkers
Let’s talk about what championing for different thinkers looks like. My greatest lesson on this came from an 11-year-old who stood up for me back in school. CLICK HERE for an in depth blog about Championing Different Thinkers. CLICK HERE if you missed part 1 of the series. CLICK HERE for part 3 of the
Top 5 Job Skills Outlined by the World Economic Forum – Surprise They Are Also Dyslexic Strengths
This past summer I attended an International Forum on Dyslexia, and they were talking up the fact that dyslexic thinking is now being recruited for. They said the Top Five Job Skills Outlined by the World Economic Forum happen to be strengths of the dyslexic community. Once they realized this, they have been teaming up
Part 1: The Telling of the Dyslexic Person’s Story– could it be told differently?
I want to take a moment to look at how the dyslexic person’s story is told. I am going to use Keanu Reeves as an example. I just happened to learn yesterday that he is a dyslexic thinker, and I did a little internet exploring to learn more. How his life was interpreted was interesting
Part 1: Championing for Different Thinkers
It takes a team of allies to effectively support different thinkers in the workplace, school, or any other organization. This is the first installment of a 3-part series. Follow along for more. CLICK HERE for an in depth blog about Championing Different Thinkers. CLICK HERE for part 2 of the series. CLICK HERE for part
Man in the Arena
Some things never leave us. In May of 2001, I graduated from the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Leading up to my graduation was the most successful I had ever felt in my life. To this day I consider it to be one of my greatest accomplishments. You see, when I started school in
Part 4: Championing the Different Thinkers of the World
Check out the video series that accompanies this blog! Part 1: Championing for Different Thinkers Part 2: Championing for Different Thinkers Part 3: Championing for Different Thinkers If you have not taken time to check out the Made By Dyslexia website, I highly recommend you do. They have done a fine and lovely job of creating
Dyslexic Thinking: Persistence
Here’s another incredible dyslexic thinking success story. Being persistent and able to think differently can make a huge difference in the world. Transcription: Hey, so dyslexic thinking, let’s talk about some more success stories when it comes to that. Last night There I was, ok I’ll admit I might at one time in my life,
Dyslexia and Humility
Let’s keep talking about the strengths that dyslexia brings. Sometimes they are in disguise, like my struggles with spelling that end up teaching me humility. Share your strengths in the comments! Transcription: Hey, so sometimes I think it’s important to remember again some of the great strengths and things that are really positive that come