Video #24 The Strengths, Assets, and Advantages of Dyslexics

In this video, #24 in my series introducing my new book (out today!) The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain, I focus on several different assets often seen in individuals diagnosed with dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities. They include mechanical reasoning, an ability and/or propensity to draw, three-dimensional perception, entrepreneurial proclivities, holistic perception, and big picture thinking. For the child in school, so much of the focus is on words, such that if he or she has difficulty with reading, writing, and/or spelling, they will feel stuck and frustrated. This can in turn affect their whole attitude toward school and learning. Putting the focus some of the time on learning through visual-spatial lessons and strategies will give them confidence and help them develop in areas they may be able to put to good use once they get out into the world of work.