I cried man I thought I was the only one with Dyslexia and him talking about that made my really happy all these years I've been called stupid and stuff like that and now I'm happy about my Dyslexia I love y'all guys y'all made me happy I mean it
STRAIGHTREXXED Sorry to hear about that yes we are used to people saying this type of the words to us but I am a dyslexic and I've just graduated with my bachelor of Arts in media so just carry on and don't believe in what people say do what makes you happy.
Such a great video. I'm 33 years old and only just found out I'm dyslexic. The irony is that I'm a doctor and it didn't even occur to me that I had dyslexia. I always thought I lacked focus and had to try hard through exam periods.
I love that last statement...DYSLEXIC's DON'T GIVE UP! Mentally I'm the strongest person in my family... Hard days don't equal a hard life... Be present and uphold a positive mindset! Excepting yourself will set you free :)
My wife and I have a 16 year old son. We learned he was dyslexic 2 years ago. The useless school system he was in tortured the kid for years and refused to cooperate properly even when they learned of his dyslexia. We were able to get a child psychiatrist to sign off on school choice. Since he has been in a different district his grades have skyrocketed. This year he just missed the honor roll due to getting a C in history. However, he received an A in Algebra and an A plus in biology. My son also does an art form called Parkour. This has helped as well. It has become evident that this kid is not going to go through the front door like other kids. He is extremely unconventional. The football team wants him badly. He refuses and only wants Parkour. This summer he refused to work at a local supermarket. He said that every one is doing that. Instead he volunteered at a local botanical gardens in a town nearby. The kid is making friends with many adult amateur botanists and horticulturalists. They really like him and are teaching him a lot. Now he wants to train to be a life guard. He is built like a truck, intelligent, and a very respectful young man. It would not have been a happy ending if he stayed in the old school district. Shame on them!
+QueenFanPiper62 I ran into the same problem at my school. I found out I had dyslexia roughly 11 years ago and the school tried to just medicate and keep me at bay. but my teacher helped me succed and helped me much. and if I never had her help I would be in college doing what I love the schools just don't seem to get people. so yes shame on them.
Julie.S Its worth the fight. Our kid is also musically talented. Plays keyboards to his own wonderful tune. Between that and the art of Parkour he is developing into a fine young man. Your parents did the RIGHT thing. No one else will do it.
yes my parents have been there for me from the beginning and I have prospered from it with the learning of music and the art of wood working. it could have all went south with out all the help of my parents and the help of my first teacher that learned new technics to help me succed in school. But now I have learned from all of this and I now helping people with the problems that they face from dyslexia to bullying and so on. But it would have not been possible with out the love and support of my family and my teacher.
I’m dyslexic .. Bad at reading, math, and short term memory.. never stopped me from doing anything definitely harder but not impossible. I have had an AMAZING life and now I understand that my dyslexia had a lot to do with it being a joy ride !!! I wouldn’t change anything if I could.
Khan Academy has been the best teacher for Math...visual, clear and simply put. Please if your kids have Dyslexia....this will give them more help than any other tool I have found.
My 14 year old has mild dyslexia. Although we were lucky to have had him diagnosed and worked with from an early age, I still hear and see his frustration come out in certain ways. I am excited to show him this so he can see the amazing ways that people excel. When one door seems closed, so many more are opened...
I don't normally admit that I am a diagnosed dyslexic... I feel that the term "dyslexic" is culturally associated with a disability. Despite having to overcome the stigma of being "special" as a child, I have never felt disabled. I have a higher than average IQ, I am a audio learner, and I am a three dimensional thinker... I have a masters degree and I easily grasp topics that the masses struggle with i.e. quantum physics. In my opinion, dyslexics should be considered gifted, not disabled.
I've been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia since i was a kid, and after knowing that i have this condition, really taught that i was stupid and a useless kid, because i suck at reading and everything, so i didnt payed much attention and tried harder when i was on elementary, but when i went to high school i tried to join journalism as editorial cartoonist (because when i was on elementary i failed on joining and i said to myself that i just gonna try again when i get to hs) and i found out that i'm actually good at drawing, i practiced for 2 years and i had a really big progress and art changed my life and it saved me from my depression and sadness, i also studied about my condition and i realized that it was actually not a disability but a gift, i'm a senior high school student now and i was studying under a STEM (science,technology,and engineering mathematics) course which i can't still believe because i know that i really suck at math. But i still choose to do it because I want to go to my dream university or study architechture in the future.
Thank you so much.. many times i feel shameful whenever i skip words when i read no matter how i tried my best. But now i am proud knowing that it is a gift. this explains why i am solution-oriented and lots of creativity and can see things ahead of everyone.. God bless you Professor John.
If I say I'm dyslexic people first of all say "You don't look dyslexic" or "What does this say." I'm not dumb you now, dyslexic are like everyone else there still human and r smart😂
I'm a professional graphic artist, video artist, animator, photographer and digital artist. I have no trouble reading and my writing is fine as I don't write the letters but draw them, if that makes sense. Maths and short term memory, time keeping, sheduling and organising tend to be my biggest weaknesses. My short term memory is atrocious, so bad I kind of live in the moment everything fading fast behind me, I forget even the most important events days after they happen which is kind of embarrassing when someone describes something that I have no memory of that I was an intrinsic part of.
Check out designer Abe Rogers on "Dealing with Chaos". You'll probably enjoy his other videos that we have on the channel: th-cam.com/video/IE6-FdXeaPU/w-d-xo.html
pixiniarts my daughter is dyslexic and wants to become a computer animation. Where did you go to college? She is very interested in Ringling University
It's amazing to know that I'm not alone and all the years of struggling and thinking I'm just dumb led me to think i Would be forever alone and sometime it's lovely to see all the things I can relate to
+Fatima Aideed find your strengths within you and soar with them, you are sure to do great things! Google all the famous dyslexics who have changed the world we live in, you are in great company. Richard Branson is a great one to start with.
As a dyslexic adult I really appreciate this video. I still have difficulty with cope the living by using solutions pushed by existing civilization. It's not an easy route. Life bring new barriers with age and you still need to learn to deal with them as an dyslexic person and there are not much info for the way we think or learn. This videos helps to boost the morale. Thank you.
Here in the United States, schools do not know how to properly teach students with Dyslexia or other learning disabilities. I have felt stupid at times, worried about my future; as if an outcast from society. Looking back at how I made it to a University, it took smart thinking, hard work, and a little bit of luck. It may take a few times to read a page of a book, but sometimes you grasp more than a regular person. Reading a book as a dyslexic causes copious amounts of effort and stress, but by the time you finish that book, you will have learned to be better prepared for things that require effort and stress.
So good to hear what was said. Came across this video by accident but so glad I did. Recommend it to every dyslexic person. It’s a must watch, thank you
I’m dyslexic, my father and sons too. Every generation has had more support and understanding than the previous. We do see the world from a different perspective that can at times provide helpful insights. In the video he talks about seeing things in 3D in your mind. I would add that I understand systems better than the average person. Chemistry, systems efficiency and mathematics all made sense after everything was explained. People tend to glance at me with a side eye when they suggest a change and I explain the problem it creates for what they feel is an unrelated group. After walking them through how their change impacts that group the eyes go wide.
i am 33 and i am in my final year of my illustration course, this video is one of the best dyslexic videos i have ever watch. it has helped with my final major project because i am doing a sound and image on dyslexia i found out very late in my life that i was dyslexic, and i am still trying to understand it, i am scared for when i leave uni i will not know where to go for support
Hey, I found out I was dyslexic at the age of 22 which was such a relief as I struggled a lot at school. I only thought about being tested because I struggled at work a lot.
I am 51 years old and I didn’t even know what was wrong with me until I was diagnosed at 25 years old by a coworker who's son was dyslexic. The coworker had gone through extensive training about dyslexia to understand and teach his son. He gave my two books - Josh : a boy with dyslexia and The Gift of Dyslexia. First 2 books I ever read cover to cover. My mind freezes from processing words, I over heat, begin to sweat and have even passed out before trying too hard. It is near impossible for me to read out loud. They laughed at me in junior high and high school when called on to read out loud. Teachers just stopped calling on me. Back then they didn’t diagnose dyslexia in school. You can’t even imagine the childhood trauma it caused me. Though persistent focus, discipline, memorization of words and relentless repetitiveness I’ve taught myself to read and comprehend what I read. It requires all my attention and concentration - it is hard work. Forget about spelling or pronunciation of a word I have not seen before. I have to pretend to be writing to tell my right from my left - I am left handed. When I see a single letter alone I have to think hard to remember and say it out loud to recall how it is pronounced. Numbers are constantly reversed. I am super good at math, science, engineering and lots of other things though… it is fucked up, frustrating and extremely embarrassing. Early detection, explanation and instruction to child is vital for them to reach their full potential... knowing is the most powerful thing you can give someone with dyslexia. It would have changed my entire life if I knew before 10 years old when the distress, confusion and trauma really began.
Thank you for writing that response. Having been through that rough experience, it’s admirable that you can now walk with your head up high. I myself am a dyslexic. I was diagnosed early and had ‘reasonable’ support throughout my schooling. In my own opinion I believe that teachers cannot show a dyslexic student how to learn. Instead what they do is leave open ended thoughts for them in order to coerce them into finding the answers themselves. I’m grateful for this practice as it means I understand myself much better. I am now at a top university studying international business! Things are changing for us, and we will succeed!
Im dyslexic and my teacher told me that dyslexia is not bad !!! And told me that people with dyslexia have gifts like they could be good in art or math or science. And I'm good at music but bad at reading
Hey Devina, yeah there's so many positives to being Dyslexics. I used it to my advantage and focused on my strengths. I started a TH-cam channel to raise awareness for dyslexics and also have show people it's not the end of the world. Check out my channel and social media = D ... hope you find it useful
Wow, this is something i had seen in children at school and i hadn't taken a step to study about . But since i have studied about it briefly, i will never be rough at such children. Really studying does not end.
I'm 20 and newly diagnosed with dyslexia and would say being able to see the patterns in math really helped me and it was my strongest subject in high school.
i have dyslexia and i am now still at school and i am so happy about this i have suffored so much with this and was called dumb and stupid i recently found out that i had it (test)and i always knew i had somthing wrong with me and im IN LOVE with art and seeing this made me happy and that my brain works in differnt ways and i am so bad at math and this had given me hope THANK U SO MUCH!!!!
I'm an applicant pharmacy student right now and dyslexic and my determination is to prove everyone wrong that i can memorise drugs and medicine and provide help. Never let others judge you and never look to others as competitors look at yourself you're the only one who can improve yourself.
Amir Asadi Me too.. I'm in nursing school. I don't take my test with dyslexia students I tried n it was my first c. I finish in my normal class in the top ten done first unless we have an essay. I get As n Bs
Thankyou for your talk. I feel there isn't any support groups to help dyslexics thrive only a few organisations around the world I think helping people to thrive and unlocking that part that sees exactly what they are doing. I have dyslexia myself and there's nothing around bear me that supports or help to discover full potential. Dyslexia is also more then just reading and writing it effects so much and is such a underated disorder that is seen as a disability rather then being cognitively diverse in some places. We need more support networks to help adults and children thrive and see there creativity and excel in areas we have so much ability to unlock and potential but isn't enough support face to face networks that can be of support. I think alot of dyslexics gave other things combined as well this makes it hard to see there self and discover what they can do. Their are so many different forms and we have abilities anyone who needs to feel understood and sense of me too... Go on my dyslexic life run by dyslexics always helps me understand myself more it can be hard for people with dyslexia and we need people to be more awear of the need of support and confidence building and self esteem
What I lost on the swings, I gained at the roundabouts. I failed miserably at school, but have had an awesome life after school. I love problem solving, working things out without reading the instructions, I can read and write upside down and made it to the age of 60.
Thank you so very! I have always been artistic. I draw,paints,sew,knit and love throwing pottery. But my favorite thing is drafting! I love to study historical houses and buildings. There is so much there, out there that others never would think to look at or see. Let alone try and study the use of it! Again thank you.
Thank you for your talk on dyslexia. I am going to share this with my daughter and 2 granddaughters who both have dyslexia which I know this will help them.
At 48 and 2 days ago I found out I was Dyslexic! I want to spell dyslexic starting in dis. I don't do punctuation but had to learn full stops and capitals and that gets me through life. I became a Royal Air Force Police Dog Handler for 14 years. I never joined to be a Policeman I joined to train dogs. Dogs would show me all the love I needed when growing up and as an adult. I just need to see a doctor and see if I need to slow my brain down.
I’m over 50 now .I’m dyslexic with ADHD .I don’t bloody well feel gifted- sure over my lifetime iv been toled I’m intelligent and I have come up with solutions for things others didn’t think of. I have managed to learn to read -I still can’t spell . I will right the same word different ways . I still have to sound out my own sir-name when I have to right it down. I have a written and verbal comprehension problems- if I can pull something apart and build it again that helps. Iv got memory problems from childhood. I have found computers on roadside pickups- bypassed security and passwords on them- but 2days later .if you gave my the same computer and asked me to do it again -I would not remember how I had done it . When I use a rope to tie down the load on my partners work vehicle she will sometimes ask me how many knots to you know and why do you do it differently so often-mand I don’t remember doing it any particular way .there is no intent or thought on my part it just happens . It’s so fu...kn frustrating - I feel like a very intelligent dummy -who has no place in the modern world . The depression is soul crushing. I don’t like praise-because it implies presher and expectations i probably can’t meet . If I could do my life over again knowing what I know now, I STILL WOULD NOT DO IT AGAIN. WHEN MY LIFE IS OVER I WILL FINALLY BE AT PEACE . The end of my existence sounds very peaceful. I hope others find peace in life . Good luck to you all.
I agree and would like to add that we need to be wary of coded bias. Part of the problem with 'dealing' with dyslexia is the lens a person puts on when first looking at the situation. If you see dyslexics as having a disability because they don't read like others, then the approach is about managing a flaw in some ability. If you are someone who sees it as a gift, then you can sometimes just play the wait and see and let nature take it's course. I would like to propose a 3rd lens. Dyslexia has inherit traits, shows a deviation from some neural functioning from non-dyslexics, is often shared by engineers/artists/mathematicians and can lead to a reading delay--but not always. Is this a learning disability? Or is this a teaching disability? When neuro science researchers watch dyslexics think and they 'see' a difference from others>are they going to announce proof of a disability--or--should they more honestly admit that there is a need for different approaches to reading instruction? There is research on both sides; disability, and or varies on how they learn. Visual thinkers need a different timeline for reading linguistically. They need supports that meet their needs. My point might be easier to understand this way, not all people are white. If we see [or are] someone with darker skin are they[ourselves] suffering from excessive pigmentation and need to be whitewashed? Or should we[everyone] instead embrace the beautiful hues and the vibrant cultures they have to add to our society? I'm dyslexic--I have been phonic-ed to death, it didn't help. At 14, I still couldn't read aloud without huge verbal stumbling. It wasn't until I was 14 and new approach was used before I could read--and I read very well. In three weeks, it [my reading problems] was fixed. Same for my sons. It wasn't until approaches outlined by "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ron Davis was use helped my boys. One teacher trained in the method and it fixed the situation my boys. They had before this point received both phonics based and whole language based reading instruction. Both were on IEPs and great teachers had been tirelessly trying to 'fix' the problem. A lot of effort with little to show--reinforcing that idea they had a disability. Then the magic happened and everyone who had worked with them had an ah ha. It wasn't that they weren't getting the intervention they needed--it was the wrong type of intervention. They both are obsessive readers like myself now. Not disabled, not in the least. I think we need to tread carefully, and watch the lens we use when looking at this problem. I think the problem is created--institutionally designed with a bias towards traditional expected reading benchmarks, methods and timelines. Teach who you have as they need it, not as you are and how you want it. I love that he gives us another view--gift not disability, but what we need as families and educators most is just an acknowledgement that structurally there is a need for a different approach to instruction. Dyslexics can learn, and they can be anything they want to be including great readers.
Ikr!!!!!!! Autocorrect is God!!!!!! I'm dyslexic so if autocorrect didn't exist then I wouldn't hav probely not been on social media! It dos mess up sometimes tho
I worry about having kids because I would never want them to go through the same thing. All I wanted to be when I was a kid is normal and fit in. I was told I had dyslexia when I was 11. I have carried that burden with me for many years. I worked hard to build a career as a designer but I still carry the burden that feeling has affected all aspects of my life relationships and most of all my confidence, It's nice to hear some one say dyslexia is a gift. It's a power you just have to figure out how to harness that power!
Very dyslexic hard for me to read and write but I have been very successful.problem solving is easy to me and I don’t give up.. hard work in a little bit of luck has gone along way. I’m truly blessed! unfortunately not everyone so lucky my heart pours out to see children with the same problems that I have. I don’t know if any of this information has helped anyone but my best piece of advice is: if you can vision it, it’s possible to do.
Perhaps the early people with dyslexia were better at spotting their predators while they were still crouching/hiding ready to attack, whereas their peers without dyslexia only noticed the predator when it was already pouncing? Perhaps they could also spot prey better while it was still unaware of them, whereas their peers might only spot dinner when it was already running away?
+Sheona Goodyear I couldn't agree more. Two dyslexics in my family, and we live in Australia. They see things that nobody else does, and yet to them, it's obvious. Signs of animal acitivity, animals and insects, I've noticed it hundreds of times. Now I rely on it! They also are fantastic with animal behaviour, and human behaviour.
I struggle with reading - general comprehension - retaining things - recalling things - speaking to people - numbers - concentration... but it is a gift? I fail to see how it is a gift.
Craig, it's true, dyslexia has many downsides. But it also has distinct positive consequences for many people. These might include: the ability to think strategically; spacial awareness; and the ability to connect concepts (imperative for creative thinking). Richard Branson has oftentimes referred to his dyslexia as a gift. There is an interesting talk by these entrepreneurs on how their dyslexia both inhibits and enhances their ability to build business: th-cam.com/video/9wNgJEuLktE/w-d-xo.html
Keep trying at everything. I could never draw because I'm also dyspraxic but Im very good at making things out of wire and more practical types art,I worked at my social skills spelling and reading. Try lots of new activities, you'll be surprised at what you can do.
Craig Haylett I know that feeling well, why not teach piano? Why not compose music for a band, you may never make any money but you will get satisfaction from it.
Great comment!!!!! :D I'm an artist because of dyslexia. I'm not sure I even want to be???? My super power is not being able to pay attention and trying to continuously cover that up. But I'm great at art ;)
I am good with words and writing I am excellent at reading but maths has held me back in life but I can play the guitar in my own style and way and I see the world in a creative way from my perspective I have been given the gift of writing thanks to the way my brain works I can visualise very well but when it comes to arithmetic and things like that it's a blank
My school years were a nightmare because nobody understood this back then. Btw I am a functional entrepreneur and I read a lot (found my system). This video made me happy. All those years I felt like a left handed devil child in the middle ages haha.
Just coming to terms with being a dyslexic adult just a tick over 50. Up till now, I am quite cynical of life's success promises and life's success possibilities. I am the invisible person who is trying to not make anyone angry because I am not progressing in career and in life. The biggest humiliation is when I am told "you should know this by now". I don't ever quit my game of golf because it isn't going well on the course. To me dealing with ups and downs in golf is identical to dealing with ups and downs in life. If I ever shoot 62 in golf then the next day I will shoot 87.
I’m dyslexic, it took me over a minute to find the right spelling for dyslexic. My advice is work with your strength’s and avoid your weaknesses Don’t take jobs that you will struggle in use your imagination and be happy.
have dyslexia and I didn't know that until I was probably in the 6th grade. During my elementary school years I was A terrible student I barely passed my classes I got held back in third grade and I thought I was stupid because no one told me a dyslexia but I'm glad they didn't tell me, because I probably would use it as a crutch. So when I finally passed elementary school my dad wanted me to go to the school near his house so that he could help me because he was the main one teaching me reading, math, science and everything. But my mom wanted me to go to the school by her house (they're divorced) so my dad got upset and said "OK when he fails middle school it's your fault" I was kind of sad but I understand why he said that because on my mom side of the family my brother and two sisters are mentally disabled and they were in special ed classes so he was probably thinking me being in that environment I will probably won't be able to succeed in school. But I don't blame him because he was probably right but because I heard him say that it pushed me to be better and to show him that I won't fail because of my disability and my surroundings. The following year in six grade I almost made honor roll but I missed it by five points but I was proud of my self and all the way through middle school I had passing grades and I was proud of myself. But I still had some low C's in my class and my dad was not impressed and said "that greed is not acceptable" so that pushed me even more and in the 9th grade I made good grades. I just finished 10th grade with all A's and the very first thing I did when I got my report card back I went up to my dads desk and slammed it on the table, turned around and walked away.. and it felt so good. I'm glad that my dad pushed me to be able to do this because I know he loves me and he wants me to succeed and he helped push me to do it even though I have pretty bad dyslexia. Because of that I'm out of my small group/ special ed classes and I'm not in advanced classes.
I can not be a doctor. Or lawyer. Or a rocket scientist. Nor lie like a politician. But for my instant problem-solving abilities. Thank I. The Almighty God of Heaven And Earth. Never. Will I be able to imagine what shortcomings, also, people without dyslexia have. For what they can not see. and i can. What a blessing
I have dyslexia and AIWS. I could actually control the time that I am experiencing. I could speed up or slower down the time at my will. It was quite fun during school, though. It's like riding a monster truck up-side-down. :D
I have dyslexia and did not know it when I was a child,,, IT did not have a name. I have learned to love my dyslexia (on my own) and ways around it. I have written 40 books and most times can see things other can not. Would not trade it for all the money in the world. It helped me to see the evil that controls us all and I put it in a book called God Religion and PEDOPHILES.
I can draw 3D. Since I was 8 it just came naturally. I do not necessarily enjoy or dislike reading or math. I was never exceptional at either even with heavy studying. I understand what people say when they can visualize better than literally read it and understand it.
My 7 yr old is dyslexic she is an amazing artist very descriptive and graphic lol She drew a dinosaur eating another dinosaur with blood coming out of the mouth and body and this was all from her mind. Lol we had a conversation but she draws pop ups one was a cupcake when you open it the inside is scary. I am sure she will be an amazing artist when she grows up. She also makes clothes for every doll and stuffed animal she has. So I have to hide the scissors or I will find cut up fabric everywhere or my favorite is when I put a sock on and my toes pop out. Lol
I have dyslexia and don't have the 3, 500 dollars for treatment or classes. To me dyslexia is not a gift or advantage but a curse. Maybe one day things will change.
For me dyslexia is a label, so since starting at s new school I have only told my closest friends. Even though I don't need help the teacher said any one with "problems" will go into the bottom class and honestly I am good at English and I love it but I am falling behind because I have "problems"
I'm Dyslexia too I can't read that well But I don't let that get in the way I'm still human just like everybody else I really don't let my Dyslexia Bother me that much I found a way around it to be successful in life
I also struggling while reading loud, I can read it only with my eyes , but short cut, I can't read it properly, and I don't understand what im reading, I can only understand if someone is telling what is written,
2:44 Dyslexics have a poor sense of noticing motion. Me: ah my friend, that is where the ADHD comes into play. Many people that have dyslexia have ADHD (or vice versa). :)
Thank you for this video. I am currently studying law and just found out that I am dyslexic. And I am struggling with picking a career path. Is there any way someone could provide me with guidance?
I found out I was dyslexic 1 year ago. I have found it really stressful, that I'm the only “old student” at my school with dyslexia, there isn't really someone that understand me in that way…everyone knows the feeling of being alone.
My brother is dyslexia. He is 28 age. He can't reading and writting the book or newspapar and low grassping power. We are worried about him. this is Proper dyslexia treatment very costly in india. I am common men. We are not afford this price. He is good personality but education not good. Please help us.
I think in every country in the world should have assisted technology for adult people with dyslexia help read and write mandatory. In school, All kind of libraries, courthouses, State House, government buildings, trade schools, organizations that help you find jobs, Banks, credit union colleges. I believe we got far in with helping dyslexia people but not enough for the adults that's dealing with it everyday.
it's hard for me ,now because of the pandemic, I can't understand the modules because I just don't understand what's the instructions, I can get it only if someone is teaching
Dear prof.John me and my 12 years son dyslexia. I never was treated when I was young but my son been on treatment for 5 years and I'm against any medical treatment. What do you suggest? Please advise and thank you for your time.
Thank you for your reply and your time reading my comment. I don't know how say this but I feel I have a gift I feel things before it happens and I say words without previous thinking I surprise people it's true issues happen they get chocked. Most of the time I stop argue so I don't get in trouble. What do call this a gift or sense or I simply analyze things in different way
Mazen Kassawat I too have dyslexia and also my brother more severely. Both of us took this program which was very helpful and made a massive difference to his life. Check it out: www.alisonlawson.com
As a young adult with dyslexia I don't believe it is about treatment but more about educating. Let me know that he has other skills that he can use to overcome his troubles caused by dyslexia. You or no one else can fix or cure dyslexia but rather help him embrace it for the benefits this video explores.
All my life they called my issue a intellectual challenge, but i found out like 5 years ago that im actually dyslexic, (left handed too so, right brain) and funny how his name is John Stein , my breast reduction surgeon has the same name as him lol
Don’t forget for 5 yrs I worked on the Hellfire 2 rocket that we fire and forget from Reaper drone etc. How about the Torpedos in Binghamton NY , GE plant always a new idea General Electric
i am dyslexic and have an eidetic memory. I'm getting above average results at school but i need to make them higher. i don't have trouble reading, but memorising words is a difficulty beyond belief for me. For instance i can memorise the place the highlighter markings are but i can't tell you the word underneath it. Does anybody have any tips please!
I cried man I thought I was the only one with Dyslexia and him talking about that made my really happy all these years I've been called stupid and stuff like that and now I'm happy about my Dyslexia I love y'all guys y'all made me happy I mean it
I feel you.. I still hate reading. 😿
iv been their to man, The worse was reading out loud at school, When I think back it makes me mad.
I am deslzek and I cried
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Sorry to hear about that yes we are used to people saying this type of the words to us but I am a dyslexic and I've just graduated with my bachelor of Arts in media so just carry on and don't believe in what people say do what makes you happy.
I've it too that's why I droped my final year at uni
Such a great video. I'm 33 years old and only just found out I'm dyslexic. The irony is that I'm a doctor and it didn't even occur to me that I had dyslexia. I always thought I lacked focus and had to try hard through exam periods.
Awesome!
+Taylor Bradley took me 12 years
+apollon1 if u have children you should test them for dyslexic because it is passed down by parents
I am 13 years old I am dyslexic and I want to be a doctor you have no idea how much you have just inspired me thank you so much
+Taylor Bradley I also only found out doing my masters, age 25
I love that last statement...DYSLEXIC's DON'T GIVE UP! Mentally I'm the strongest person in my family... Hard days don't equal a hard life... Be present and uphold a positive mindset! Excepting yourself will set you free :)
My wife and I have a 16 year old son. We learned he was dyslexic 2 years ago. The useless school system he was in tortured the kid for years and refused to cooperate properly even when they learned of his dyslexia. We were able to get a child psychiatrist to sign off on school choice. Since he has been in a different district his grades have skyrocketed. This year he just missed the honor roll due to getting a C in history. However, he received an A in Algebra and an A plus in biology. My son also does an art form called Parkour. This has helped as well. It has become evident that this kid is not going to go through the front door like other kids. He is extremely unconventional. The football team wants him badly. He refuses and only wants Parkour. This summer he refused to work at a local supermarket. He said that every one is doing that. Instead he volunteered at a local botanical gardens in a town nearby. The kid is making friends with many adult amateur botanists and horticulturalists. They really like him and are teaching him a lot. Now he wants to train to be a life guard. He is built like a truck, intelligent, and a very respectful young man. It would not have been a happy ending if he stayed in the old school district. Shame on them!
+QueenFanPiper62 I ran into the same problem at my school. I found out I had dyslexia roughly 11 years ago and the school tried to just medicate and keep me at bay. but my teacher helped me succed and helped me much. and if I never had her help I would be in college doing what I love the schools just don't seem to get people. so yes shame on them.
WatchDog 96 Parents need to learn about their kids and ten advocate for them. No one else will. Peace!!!
My parents fought with the school system for a while also.
Julie.S Its worth the fight. Our kid is also musically talented. Plays keyboards to his own wonderful tune. Between that and the art of Parkour he is developing into a fine young man. Your parents did the RIGHT thing. No one else will do it.
yes my parents have been there for me from the beginning and I have prospered from it with the learning of music and the art of wood working. it could have all went south with out all the help of my parents and the help of my first teacher that learned new technics to help me succed in school. But now I have learned from all of this and I now helping people with the problems that they face from dyslexia to bullying and so on. But it would have not been possible with out the love and support of my family and my teacher.
I am a dyslexic and that part of not giving up is true... because the majority times we fail the first time.
I’m dyslexic ..
Bad at reading, math, and short term memory.. never stopped me from doing anything definitely harder but not impossible. I have had an AMAZING life and now I understand that my dyslexia had a lot to do with it being a joy ride !!! I wouldn’t change anything if I could.
I like that as its the same as me, and I can do things the others can not do
When i read my mind goes some where else then I have to start over again.
Khan Academy has been the best teacher for Math...visual, clear and simply put. Please if your kids have Dyslexia....this will give them more help than any other tool I have found.
My 14 year old has mild dyslexia. Although we were lucky to have had him diagnosed and worked with from an early age, I still hear and see his frustration come out in certain ways. I am excited to show him this so he can see the amazing ways that people excel. When one door seems closed, so many more are opened...
I don't normally admit that I am a diagnosed dyslexic... I feel that the term "dyslexic" is culturally associated with a disability. Despite having to overcome the stigma of being "special" as a child, I have never felt disabled. I have a higher than average IQ, I am a audio learner, and I am a three dimensional thinker... I have a masters degree and I easily grasp topics that the masses struggle with i.e. quantum physics. In my opinion, dyslexics should be considered gifted, not disabled.
Absolutely - gifted and differently wired... to a different fabulous perfection.
I've been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia since i was a kid, and after knowing that i have this condition, really taught that i was stupid and a useless kid, because i suck at reading and everything, so i didnt payed much attention and tried harder when i was on elementary, but when i went to high school i tried to join journalism as editorial cartoonist (because when i was on elementary i failed on joining and i said to myself that i just gonna try again when i get to hs) and i found out that i'm actually good at drawing, i practiced for 2 years and i had a really big progress and art changed my life and it saved me from my depression and sadness, i also studied about my condition and i realized that it was actually not a disability but a gift, i'm a senior high school student now and i was studying under a STEM (science,technology,and engineering mathematics) course which i can't still believe because i know that i really suck at math. But i still choose to do it because I want to go to my dream university or study architechture in the future.
‘The dyslexic advantage’ book is a game changer
Thank you so much.. many times i feel shameful whenever i skip words when i read no matter how i tried my best. But now i am proud knowing that it is a gift. this explains why i am solution-oriented and lots of creativity and can see things ahead of everyone.. God bless you Professor John.
If I say I'm dyslexic people first of all say "You don't look dyslexic" or "What does this say." I'm not dumb you now, dyslexic are like everyone else there still human and r smart😂
That's the samething I get a d people don't understand me ..
Dyslexic is unique and beautiful, they have hidden skill that people don't know about it...am one of them...
Or they say I am dyslexic as well 😂
I am glad he doesn't think we are dumb
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Elizabethmarsh4 1 yeaah
The ones who think we are dumb aren’t intelligent at all!
I'm a professional graphic artist, video artist, animator, photographer and digital artist.
I have no trouble reading and my writing is fine as I don't write the letters but draw them, if that makes sense.
Maths and short term memory, time keeping, sheduling and organising tend to be my biggest weaknesses. My short term memory is atrocious, so bad I kind of live in the moment everything fading fast behind me, I forget even the most important events days after they happen which is kind of embarrassing when someone describes something that I have no memory of that I was an intrinsic part of.
pixiniarts I agree 100%
Check out designer Abe Rogers on "Dealing with Chaos". You'll probably enjoy his other videos that we have on the channel: th-cam.com/video/IE6-FdXeaPU/w-d-xo.html
pixiniarts my daughter is dyslexic and wants to become a computer animation. Where did you go to college? She is very interested in Ringling University
OMG! Sounds so much like me
same except I'm not computer savvy 😪
It's amazing to know that I'm not alone and all the years of struggling and thinking I'm just dumb led me to think i Would be forever alone and sometime it's lovely to see all the things I can relate to
I went to school where they didn't know I was dyslexic and I was though to have autism
they didn't think that I had it until my mum went and got me tested
+Fatima Aideed Be glad you found out while you where young, some people dint find out till they are much older
+Fatima Aideed find your strengths within you and soar with them, you are sure to do great things! Google all the famous dyslexics who have changed the world we live in, you are in great company. Richard Branson is a great one to start with.
I am an entrepreneur who is a realtor. A team leader and a chapter owner, of a business network lead exchange. That is proud to be dyslexic.
As a dyslexic adult I really appreciate this video. I still have difficulty with cope the living by using solutions pushed by existing civilization. It's not an easy route. Life bring new barriers with age and you still need to learn to deal with them as an dyslexic person and there are not much info for the way we think or learn. This videos helps to boost the morale. Thank you.
Here in the United States, schools do not know how to properly teach students with Dyslexia or other learning disabilities. I have felt stupid at times, worried about my future; as if an outcast from society. Looking back at how I made it to a University, it took smart thinking, hard work, and a little bit of luck. It may take a few times to read a page of a book, but sometimes you grasp more than a regular person. Reading a book as a dyslexic causes copious amounts of effort and stress, but by the time you finish that book, you will have learned to be better prepared for things that require effort and stress.
So good to hear what was said. Came across this video by accident but so glad I did. Recommend it to every dyslexic person. It’s a must watch, thank you
I've always had the most encouraging Mom, she always told me I was super smart and when I was feeling down about dyslexia she always knew what to say.
I’m dyslexic, my father and sons too. Every generation has had more support and understanding than the previous. We do see the world from a different perspective that can at times provide helpful insights. In the video he talks about seeing things in 3D in your mind. I would add that I understand systems better than the average person. Chemistry, systems efficiency and mathematics all made sense after everything was explained. People tend to glance at me with a side eye when they suggest a change and I explain the problem it creates for what they feel is an unrelated group. After walking them through how their change impacts that group the eyes go wide.
i am 33 and i am in my final year of my illustration course, this video is one of the best dyslexic videos i have ever watch. it has helped with my final major project because i am doing a sound and image on dyslexia i found out very late in my life that i was dyslexic, and i am still trying to understand it, i am scared for when i leave uni i will not know where to go for support
Hey, I found out I was dyslexic at the age of 22 which was such a relief as I struggled a lot at school. I only thought about being tested because I struggled at work a lot.
me too i struggled so much, it all made sense lol when they told me.
creativemoi1983 thank you so much for sharing your story. We're sure you'll know what to do when the time comes. All the best.
I am 51 years old and I didn’t even know what was wrong with me until I was diagnosed at 25 years old by a coworker who's son was dyslexic. The coworker had gone through extensive training about dyslexia to understand and teach his son. He gave my two books - Josh : a boy with dyslexia and The Gift of Dyslexia. First 2 books I ever read cover to cover.
My mind freezes from processing words, I over heat, begin to sweat and have even passed out before trying too hard. It is near impossible for me to read out loud. They laughed at me in junior high and high school when called on to read out loud. Teachers just stopped calling on me. Back then they didn’t diagnose dyslexia in school. You can’t even imagine the childhood trauma it caused me.
Though persistent focus, discipline, memorization of words and relentless repetitiveness I’ve taught myself to read and comprehend what I read. It requires all my attention and concentration - it is hard work. Forget about spelling or pronunciation of a word I have not seen before. I have to pretend to be writing to tell my right from my left - I am left handed. When I see a single letter alone I have to think hard to remember and say it out loud to recall how it is pronounced. Numbers are constantly reversed. I am super good at math, science, engineering and lots of other things though… it is fucked up, frustrating and extremely embarrassing.
Early detection, explanation and instruction to child is vital for them to reach their full potential... knowing is the most powerful thing you can give someone with dyslexia. It would have changed my entire life if I knew before 10 years old when the distress, confusion and trauma really began.
Thank you for writing that response. Having been through that rough experience, it’s admirable that you can now walk with your head up high.
I myself am a dyslexic. I was diagnosed early and had ‘reasonable’ support throughout my schooling. In my own opinion I believe that teachers cannot show a dyslexic student how to learn. Instead what they do is leave open ended thoughts for them in order to coerce them into finding the answers themselves. I’m grateful for this practice as it means I understand myself much better. I am now at a top university studying international business!
Things are changing for us, and we will succeed!
I would change a thing ! about me ! I am dyslexic and dyspraxic my gift is special and I am learning that we are have superpowers!
One of the best explainations for dyslexia I've ever heard.
I'm a civil engineer with dyslexia. i love to use my imagtions too see thing in 3d and strength anlysis. also make the eqipment easyer to use ect
Dyslexics untie!
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Im dyslexic and my teacher told me that dyslexia is not bad !!! And told me that people with dyslexia have gifts like they could be good in art or math or science. And I'm good at music but bad at reading
Hey Devina, yeah there's so many positives to being Dyslexics. I used it to my advantage and focused on my strengths. I started a TH-cam channel to raise awareness for dyslexics and also have show people it's not the end of the world. Check out my channel and social media = D ... hope you find it useful
dyslexia is normal
your writting is good so I don't think so your pretty fine
Wow, this is something i had seen in children at school and i hadn't taken a step to study about . But since i have studied about it briefly, i will never be rough at such children. Really studying does not end.
I have dyslexia a blessing it wasn't / is not . They say we have a gift, where, and how. !
I'm 20 and newly diagnosed with dyslexia and would say being able to see the patterns in math really helped me and it was my strongest subject in high school.
i have dyslexia and i am now still at school and i am so happy about this i have suffored so much with this and was called dumb and stupid i recently found out that i had it (test)and i always knew i had somthing wrong with me and im IN LOVE with art and seeing this made me happy and that my brain works in differnt ways and i am so bad at math and this had given me hope THANK U SO MUCH!!!!
I'm dyslexia too
I am not good in maths
ninad bharne same
ninad bharne same I'm dislexic and disbraxic , yeh me when it comes to core subjects 😂
ninad bharne ditto
me too im so bad in maths i wish i was good in it
You have to focus on the patterns /number sequence.
I'm an applicant pharmacy student right now and dyslexic and my determination is to prove everyone wrong that i can memorise drugs and medicine and provide help. Never let others judge you and never look to others as competitors look at yourself you're the only one who can improve yourself.
Amir Asadi
Me too.. I'm in nursing school. I don't take my test with dyslexia students I tried n it was my first c. I finish in my normal class in the top ten done first unless we have an essay. I get As n Bs
Thankyou for your talk.
I feel there isn't any support groups to help dyslexics thrive only a few organisations around the world I think helping people to thrive and unlocking that part that sees exactly what they are doing.
I have dyslexia myself and there's nothing around bear me that supports or help to discover full potential. Dyslexia is also more then just reading and writing it effects so much and is such a underated disorder that is seen as a disability rather then being cognitively diverse in some places. We need more support networks to help adults and children thrive and see there creativity and excel in areas we have so much ability to unlock and potential but isn't enough support face to face networks that can be of support. I think alot of dyslexics gave other things combined as well this makes it hard to see there self and discover what they can do. Their are so many different forms and we have abilities anyone who needs to feel understood and sense of me too... Go on my dyslexic life run by dyslexics always helps me understand myself more it can be hard for people with dyslexia and we need people to be more awear of the need of support and confidence building and self esteem
I am pretty good at English but i am terrible at maths i struggle so much and some times i get the easiest questions wrong.
Don’t worry
What I lost on the swings, I gained at the roundabouts. I failed miserably at school, but have had an awesome life after school.
I love problem solving, working things out without reading the instructions, I can read and write upside down and made it to the age of 60.
Ive never thought of it as a gift but I do know that it has never hindered me in anyway, shape or form. Thank-You for your explanation.
Thank you so very! I have always been artistic. I draw,paints,sew,knit and love throwing pottery. But my favorite thing is drafting! I love to study historical houses and buildings. There is so much there, out there that others never would think to look at or see. Let alone try and study the use of it! Again thank you.
Very good explaining the ways we are. We never give up. We find other solutions to problems💜💜
Thank you for your talk on dyslexia. I am going to share this with my daughter and 2 granddaughters who both have dyslexia which I know this will help them.
At 48 and 2 days ago I found out I was Dyslexic! I want to spell dyslexic starting in dis. I don't do punctuation but had to learn full stops and capitals and that gets me through life. I became a Royal Air Force Police Dog Handler for 14 years. I never joined to be a Policeman I joined to train dogs. Dogs would show me all the love I needed when growing up and as an adult. I just need to see a doctor and see if I need to slow my brain down.
Dyslexics are superior at where's wally! Dyslexics unite
Hell yeah !
Wally and The Wizard are so easy for me to find but that bumble bee guy I couldn't find for hours or days
TromboneManDan omg I tell people this all the time ! Hahah
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Really? As a child, I would borrow the book Where's Waldo (Wally) all the time. I have just learned two months ago that I am Dyslexic at age 34.
How Good is This.
I’m over 50 now .I’m dyslexic with ADHD .I don’t bloody well feel gifted- sure over my lifetime iv been toled I’m intelligent and I have come up with solutions for things others didn’t think of. I have managed to learn to read -I still can’t spell . I will right the same word different ways . I still have to sound out my own sir-name when I have to right it down. I have a written and verbal comprehension problems- if I can pull something apart and build it again that helps. Iv got memory problems from childhood. I have found computers on roadside pickups- bypassed security and passwords on them- but 2days later .if you gave my the same computer and asked me to do it again -I would not remember how I had done it . When I use a rope to tie down the load on my partners work vehicle she will sometimes ask me how many knots to you know and why do you do it differently so often-mand I don’t remember doing it any particular way .there is no intent or thought on my part it just happens . It’s so fu...kn frustrating - I feel like a very intelligent dummy -who has no place in the modern world . The depression is soul crushing. I don’t like praise-because it implies presher and expectations i probably can’t meet . If I could do my life over again knowing what I know now, I STILL WOULD NOT DO IT AGAIN. WHEN MY LIFE IS OVER I WILL FINALLY BE AT PEACE . The end of my existence sounds very peaceful. I hope others find peace in life . Good luck to you all.
I agree and would like to add that we need to be wary of coded bias.
Part of the problem with 'dealing' with dyslexia is the lens a person puts on when first looking at the situation. If you see dyslexics as having a disability because they don't read like others, then the approach is about managing a flaw in some ability. If you are someone who sees it as a gift, then you can sometimes just play the wait and see and let nature take it's course. I would like to propose a 3rd lens. Dyslexia has inherit traits, shows a deviation from some neural functioning from non-dyslexics, is often shared by engineers/artists/mathematicians and can lead to a reading delay--but not always. Is this a learning disability? Or is this a teaching disability?
When neuro science researchers watch dyslexics think and they 'see' a difference from others>are they going to announce proof of a disability--or--should they more honestly admit that there is a need for different approaches to reading instruction? There is research on both sides; disability, and or varies on how they learn.
Visual thinkers need a different timeline for reading linguistically. They need supports that meet their needs. My point might be easier to understand this way, not all people are white. If we see [or are] someone with darker skin are they[ourselves] suffering from excessive pigmentation and need to be whitewashed? Or should we[everyone] instead embrace the beautiful hues and the vibrant cultures they have to add to our society?
I'm dyslexic--I have been phonic-ed to death, it didn't help. At 14, I still couldn't read aloud without huge verbal stumbling. It wasn't until I was 14 and new approach was used before I could read--and I read very well. In three weeks, it [my reading problems] was fixed. Same for my sons. It wasn't until approaches outlined by "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ron Davis was use helped my boys. One teacher trained in the method and it fixed the situation my boys. They had before this point received both phonics based and whole language based reading instruction. Both were on IEPs and great teachers had been tirelessly trying to 'fix' the problem. A lot of effort with little to show--reinforcing that idea they had a disability. Then the magic happened and everyone who had worked with them had an ah ha. It wasn't that they weren't getting the intervention they needed--it was the wrong type of intervention. They both are obsessive readers like myself now. Not disabled, not in the least.
I think we need to tread carefully, and watch the lens we use when looking at this problem. I think the problem is created--institutionally designed with a bias towards traditional expected reading benchmarks, methods and timelines. Teach who you have as they need it, not as you are and how you want it. I love that he gives us another view--gift not disability, but what we need as families and educators most is just an acknowledgement that structurally there is a need for a different approach to instruction. Dyslexics can learn, and they can be anything they want to be including great readers.
I'm glad I have a gift not a disadvantage! And Thank you autocorrect for the only thing that doesn't hate my spelling. :D
Ikr!!!!!!! Autocorrect is God!!!!!! I'm dyslexic so if autocorrect didn't exist then I wouldn't hav probely not been on social media! It dos mess up sometimes tho
Same at 46 I thought it was a curse growing up
I worry about having kids because I would never want them to go through the same thing. All I wanted to be when I was a kid is normal and fit in. I was told I had dyslexia when I was 11. I have carried that burden with me for many years. I worked hard to build a career as a designer but I still carry the burden that feeling has affected all aspects of my life relationships and most of all my confidence, It's nice to hear some one say dyslexia is a gift. It's a power you just have to figure out how to harness that power!
Very dyslexic hard for me to read and write but I have been very successful.problem solving is easy to me and I don’t give up.. hard work in a little bit of luck has gone along way. I’m truly blessed! unfortunately not everyone so lucky my heart pours out to see children with the same problems that I have. I don’t know if any of this information has helped anyone but my best piece of advice is: if you can vision it, it’s possible to do.
Perhaps the early people with dyslexia were better at spotting their predators while they were still crouching/hiding ready to attack, whereas their peers without dyslexia only noticed the predator when it was already pouncing? Perhaps they could also spot prey better while it was still unaware of them, whereas their peers might only spot dinner when it was already running away?
+Sheona Goodyear I couldn't agree more. Two dyslexics in my family, and we live in Australia. They see things that nobody else does, and yet to them, it's obvious. Signs of animal acitivity, animals and insects, I've noticed it hundreds of times. Now I rely on it! They also are fantastic with animal behaviour, and human behaviour.
Thank you John, this really great to hear.
Dyslexia gives you wings! - Forget the Red Bull.
Wow it's so real I have problem with reading the big words dose get me thinking a Lot but I'm really gud in doing what I'm doing other then reading
im dyslelic an i wish someone blelieved in me and called me a smarty well thats life here i come
I struggle with reading - general comprehension - retaining things - recalling things - speaking to people - numbers - concentration... but it is a gift? I fail to see how it is a gift.
Craig, it's true, dyslexia has many downsides. But it also has distinct positive consequences for many people. These might include: the ability to think strategically; spacial awareness; and the ability to connect concepts (imperative for creative thinking). Richard Branson has oftentimes referred to his dyslexia as a gift. There is an interesting talk by these entrepreneurs on how their dyslexia both inhibits and enhances their ability to build business: th-cam.com/video/9wNgJEuLktE/w-d-xo.html
Keep trying at everything. I could never draw because I'm also dyspraxic but Im very good at making things out of wire and more practical types art,I worked at my social skills spelling and reading. Try lots of new activities, you'll be surprised at what you can do.
Craig Haylett I know that feeling well, why not teach piano? Why not compose music for a band, you may never make any money but you will get satisfaction from it.
Great comment!!!!! :D I'm an artist because of dyslexia. I'm not sure I even want to be???? My super power is not being able to pay attention and trying to continuously cover that up. But I'm great at art ;)
I am good with words and writing I am excellent at reading but maths has held me back in life but I can play the guitar in my own style and way and I see the world in a creative way from my perspective I have been given the gift of writing thanks to the way my brain works I can visualise very well but when it comes to arithmetic and things like that it's a blank
How can you activate the gifts of dyslexia? Do you have tips for that?
It's a gift and a curse in my experience.
We're very sympathetic and make great friends with people that are strong with our weakness in return we get there help.
My school years were a nightmare because nobody understood this back then. Btw I am a functional entrepreneur and I read a lot (found my system). This video made me happy. All those years I felt like a left handed devil child in the middle ages haha.
Just coming to terms with being a dyslexic adult just a tick over 50. Up till now, I am quite cynical of life's success promises and life's success possibilities. I am the invisible person who is trying to not make anyone angry because I am not progressing in career and in life. The biggest humiliation is when I am told "you should know this by now".
I don't ever quit my game of golf because it isn't going well on the course. To me dealing with ups and downs in golf is identical to dealing with ups and downs in life. If I ever shoot 62 in golf then the next day I will shoot 87.
Never let them try to teach us how to correct our wrongs, let them enable us to be as creative with our gifts as possible. Chris Stewart x
Humanity only made it this far because of…brains that work differently!
I like this im dyslexic You mad my day!
I’m dyslexic, it took me over a minute to find the right spelling for dyslexic. My advice is work with your strength’s and avoid your weaknesses
Don’t take jobs that you will struggle in use your imagination and be happy.
have dyslexia and I didn't know that until I was probably in the 6th grade. During my elementary school years I was A terrible student I barely passed my classes I got held back in third grade and I thought I was stupid because no one told me a dyslexia but I'm glad they didn't tell me, because I probably would use it as a crutch. So when I finally passed elementary school my dad wanted me to go to the school near his house so that he could help me because he was the main one teaching me reading, math, science and everything. But my mom wanted me to go to the school by her house (they're divorced) so my dad got upset and said "OK when he fails middle school it's your fault" I was kind of sad but I understand why he said that because on my mom side of the family my brother and two sisters are mentally disabled and they were in special ed classes so he was probably thinking me being in that environment I will probably won't be able to succeed in school. But I don't blame him because he was probably right but because I heard him say that it pushed me to be better and to show him that I won't fail because of my disability and my surroundings. The following year in six grade I almost made honor roll but I missed it by five points but I was proud of my self and all the way through middle school I had passing grades and I was proud of myself. But I still had some low C's in my class and my dad was not impressed and said "that greed is not acceptable" so that pushed me even more and in the 9th grade I made good grades. I just finished 10th grade with all A's and the very first thing I did when I got my report card back I went up to my dads desk and slammed it on the table, turned around and walked away.. and it felt so good. I'm glad that my dad pushed me to be able to do this because I know he loves me and he wants me to succeed and he helped push me to do it even though I have pretty bad dyslexia. Because of that I'm out of my small group/ special ed classes and I'm not in advanced classes.
Dyslexia rules, KO! lol! I am proud to be dyslexic and a mirror-writer :)
I can not be a doctor. Or lawyer. Or a rocket scientist. Nor lie like a politician.
But for my instant problem-solving abilities. Thank I. The Almighty God of Heaven And Earth.
Never. Will I be able to imagine what shortcomings, also, people without dyslexia have. For what they can not see. and i can. What a blessing
Sir thanks for your information , sir I want to excell in sports 10m air riffle shooting. Is this possible with this problem. Please guide me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have dyslexia and AIWS. I could actually control the time that I am experiencing. I could speed up or slower down the time at my will. It was quite fun during school, though. It's like riding a monster truck up-side-down. :D
I'm dyslexic and dyspraxic. I learn visually but I'm not able to imagine anything in 3d. I consider it a blessing though.
I have dyslexia and did not know it when I was a child,,, IT did not have a name. I have learned to love my dyslexia (on my own) and ways around it. I have written 40 books and most times can see things other can not. Would not trade it for all the money in the world. It helped me to see the evil that controls us all and I put it in a book called God Religion and PEDOPHILES.
I can draw 3D. Since I was 8 it just came naturally. I do not necessarily enjoy or dislike reading or math. I was never exceptional at either even with heavy studying. I understand what people say when they can visualize better than literally read it and understand it.
My 7 yr old is dyslexic she is an amazing artist very descriptive and graphic lol She drew a dinosaur eating another dinosaur with blood coming out of the mouth and body and this was all from her mind. Lol we had a conversation but she draws pop ups one was a cupcake when you open it the inside is scary. I am sure she will be an amazing artist when she grows up. She also makes clothes for every doll and stuffed animal she has. So I have to hide the scissors or I will find cut up fabric everywhere or my favorite is when I put a sock on and my toes pop out. Lol
I have dyslexia and don't have the 3, 500 dollars for treatment or classes. To me dyslexia is not a gift or advantage but a curse. Maybe one day things will change.
For me dyslexia is a label, so since starting at s new school I have only told my closest friends. Even though I don't need help the teacher said any one with "problems" will go into the bottom class and honestly I am good at English and I love it but I am falling behind because I have "problems"
I'm Dyslexia too I can't read that well But I don't let that get in the way I'm still human just like everybody else I really don't let my Dyslexia Bother me that much I found a way around it to be successful in life
Love this video ❤
I also struggling while reading loud, I can read it only with my eyes , but short cut, I can't read it properly, and I don't understand what im reading, I can only understand if someone is telling what is written,
mine is mild... but teachers called me lazy. I went into insurance and contract law and I loved it but it was hard and I had to hide my problem.
2:44 Dyslexics have a poor sense of noticing motion.
Me: ah my friend, that is where the ADHD comes into play. Many people that have dyslexia have ADHD (or vice versa). :)
this video has inspired me a lot
Thank you for this video. I am currently studying law and just found out that I am dyslexic. And I am struggling with picking a career path. Is there any way someone could provide me with guidance?
Thanks for sharing
Hi arjun
I found out I was dyslexic 1 year ago.
I have found it really stressful, that I'm the only “old student” at my school with dyslexia, there isn't really someone that understand me in that way…everyone knows the feeling of being alone.
Alma Schwartz how old are you ?
My brother is dyslexia. He is 28 age. He can't reading and writting the book or newspapar and low grassping power. We are worried about him. this is Proper dyslexia treatment very costly in india. I am common men. We are not afford this price. He is good personality but education not good. Please help us.
I think in every country in the world should have assisted technology for adult people with dyslexia help read and write mandatory. In school, All kind of libraries, courthouses, State House, government buildings, trade schools, organizations that help you find jobs, Banks, credit union colleges. I believe we got far in with helping dyslexia people but not enough for the adults that's dealing with it everyday.
Thanks.
I have dyslexia, I'm not made for this world, but my world.
it's hard for me ,now because of the pandemic, I can't understand the modules because I just don't understand what's the instructions, I can get it only if someone is teaching
Dear prof.John me and my 12 years son dyslexia.
I never was treated when I was young but my son been on treatment for 5 years and I'm against any medical treatment.
What do you suggest?
Please advise and thank you for your time.
Mazen Kassawat I also have dislexia but my mother discoverd this treatment when i was young, I really recomend it: www.dyslexia.com/program.htm
Thank you for your reply and your time reading my comment.
I don't know how say this but I feel I have a gift I feel things before it happens and I say words without previous thinking I surprise people it's true issues happen they get chocked.
Most of the time I stop argue so I don't get in trouble.
What do call this a gift or sense or I simply analyze things in different way
Mazen Kassawat I too have dyslexia and also my brother more severely. Both of us took this program which was very helpful and made a massive difference to his life. Check it out: www.alisonlawson.com
As a young adult with dyslexia I don't believe it is about treatment but more about educating. Let me know that he has other skills that he can use to overcome his troubles caused by dyslexia. You or no one else can fix or cure dyslexia but rather help him embrace it for the benefits this video explores.
I am dyslexic and work for a bank as credit manager..life is not easy
Thank you for sharing
All my life they called my issue a intellectual challenge, but i found out like 5 years ago that im actually dyslexic, (left handed too so, right brain) and funny how his name is John Stein , my breast reduction surgeon has the same name as him lol
Why would any would dislike
Don’t forget for 5 yrs I worked on the Hellfire 2 rocket that we fire and forget from Reaper drone etc. How about the Torpedos in Binghamton NY , GE plant always a new idea General Electric
8:30 "If they survive" key word is "if".
i am dyslexic and have an eidetic memory. I'm getting above average results at school but i need to make them higher. i don't have trouble reading, but memorising words is a difficulty beyond belief for me. For instance i can memorise the place the highlighter markings are but i can't tell you the word underneath it. Does anybody have any tips please!