www.DyslexicAdvantage.org Dyslexic Advantage is a 501c3 charitable organization founded by Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide that seeks to transform the way dyslexia is understood by discovery, describing, and publicizing the essential strengths of the dyslexic mind. Our sole purpose is to be an educational, scientific, and charitable group that improves the lives of dyslexics in classrooms, workplaces, and the world.
This was so great to watch, Brett - thank you (and “thank you” to Brock and Tristan as well). I’m trying to gather information for pupils and teachers to try to change how dyslexia is viewed - that it’s “dyslexic thinking” which is a talent as opposed to “dyslexia” which is seen as a difficulty due to almost everything at school being about reading and writing, which then makes the dyslexic thinkers appear to be not as smart as they really are because what they are “smart” at isn’t what is being tested. It seems so obvious however it’s a lonely crusade at the moment as this opinion seems to be received as though I’m suggesting something really strange and wrong. Kids with dyslexia lose confidence and self-esteem due to the school system. This is wrong and they need the message that they’re great thinkers and great problem solvers. This video demonstrates that and gives confidence to the dyslexic thinkers to learn that their skills and talents are very much needed in the after-school world. I’ve found and watched some great video content on dyslexia but what really surprises me is, when you consider just how many children have dyslexia, how few views and how little engagement these have - I can’t understand why this is? Do parents sort of give up when there is a diagnosis? Or just leave it to the school. Knowing what I think I know I don’t understand why parents aren’t trying to find out more so they can get confidence and encouragement back into their kids so they know they’re not “dumb” but instead they’ve got great brains that just learn differently. Anyway, thank you for the video, it had many interesting take aways in there which I hope many young dyslexic thinkers will be able to identify with and which will give their confidence to achieve a boost. Thank you 🙂👍👍👍
"Semper Fi!" Doctor Horner. I was also a Marine ( NOT Drafted!!!) from 64 to 70; a truck driver & struggled with seeing number move around in school. And the Corps drafted in WW-1, WW-2, Korea & Vietnam more than ONE month. Glad you found your passion in life.
Thank you for making this presentation available. My 13 year old was just assessed as being dyslexic. We are working with her pediatrician to get a diagnosis. I shared this video with her. You have a tremendously positive message. Interestingly enough, I was also assessed the same and am happy to share this with her and hopefully help her on her journey.
I'm a 46-year-old dyslexic. I'm also a well-known Voiceover artist with hundreds of happy clients! Don't get down on yourself if you have dyslexia. There are so many things to look forward to! It can be hard but there are amazing things ahead.
Sorry about that Ed, I’ll reply more tomorrow. This was said in the context that many dyslexic people suffer at the hands of others with shaming and pain-inducing remarks and actions. It is inflicted for the most part and it injured the mental well being of so many dyslexic people.
For me, smart verses genius comes down to how quickly you can solve a problem. The joke I like to use: "What's the difference between an 'A' & a 'B' student? An 'A' student knows the answer, a 'B' student knows where to look it up." & "What do you call a doctor who graduated at the bottom of his class? - Doctor."
I have a daughter who has severe dyslexia, an extremely hard worker. She’s going into the 6th grade how early can I get her started with Winston in college?
Wow, great place to interconnect all the neural network of nodes of dyslexic mind journeys. I'm Zimbabwean dyslexic mind @25 years that has mastered his strengths and weaknesses. As an Orphan for the past 16 years exposed to the real world knowledge and skills from different domains, sectors in detail...
Wow, thank you. Im a dyslexic software developer who writes software for people like me I hate that people think we stupid. Im 60 and still got a lot to do.
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The resource Dr. Eide and I are discussing in this video is from my book: Dyslexia Tool Kit Expanded Edition: What to do when phonics isn't enough. Thanks for watching ! Yvonna Graham
I’m trying not to cry. I know I’m not stupid, but being dyslexic never felt like an advantage. It was difficult growing up and trying to learn. I look forward to reading this book. I hope I can learn something at 42 that will encourage me. Thank you💜💜
How can I be a part of your next book or maybe? 😍. I just got done reading the updated version of The Dyslexic Advantage, and it is just as mind blowing as before!!! I related so heavily with everything in the book. I still have to figure out which M.I.N.D strength best fit me. Overall I recommend this book to all dyslexics, hands down!
Wow!! Thanx!! A must read ...I am proudly Dyslexic in South Africa!! Took me 40 yrs to see it's my superpower & just a condition!! It came out in my testimony again.😂
ADHDer here, grateful to have found Dr Drennan's presentation. A few years ago, trying to describe ADHD to a friend, I said without thinking that it's like dyslexia but the distortion is in time perception and planning rather than in perceiving written language. It's a lot more than that, but this is a huge part of it for me. I've since wondered whether my comparison was accurate, and so have been trying to learn more about the experience of dyslexia. Dr Drennan's story of working around her challenges is very familiar. "Neuro divergences" like dyslexia and ADHD do impart some special abilities. Because I have to finagle my way through life on a daily basis, I see solutions to problems no one else could figure out. And the roundabout approaches I have to take to learning almost anything make me a pretty good teacher. Of course there are struggles, but really, those are rooted in society's narrow view and inflexibility. The world is so reliant on the written word that many automatically assume dyslexics to be incapable of success. Conventional patterns of functioning are so ingrained that ADHDers too are assumed incapable of success. But in fact, neurodivergents are sabotaged by society's incapability to see the big picture. Well into middle age, I've come to understand that every single human being has a unique set of strengths and weaknesses, and everyone has some rare, valuable strength that the world needs. The trick is that we all need to be more like Martha Ludwig (Dr Drennan's advisor at U of M). Lose the obsession with convention, ignore the labels, and seek the strengths in others, then get out of their way and let their potential blossom.
Can you take a bunch of continuous snapshots and then play them like a kid did on the corner pages of a book. By that I mean. You put a picture on a page then barely change it on each page and then when you flip thru the pages and it looks like the picture is moving?? I see shapes and patterns too! Love the talk. Much Gratitude!
I'm dyslexic. I figured it out on my own when I was in my 50s. I'm now in Japan. Had to do things on my own. It's fun being with other dyslexics; we communicate on a whole different level.
Thank you for your excellent talk, Catherine. Your experience and insights reminded me of the journey that my highly dyslexic son is still on in establishing himself. Whilst highly intelligent in the same way you described at the start of your talk (his school teachers commented on how much he knew about the world apart from his school materials), he still can't read road signs at 21. Imposter syndrome - yup, he's also got it in large buckets despite tutoring his peers at university. He's finishing a degree in Robotics, will be amongst the top of the class (with no special favours or support) - and yet thinks he's not good enough to get a good job or do a Masters in space robotics. Unfortunately, his university has been utterly useless in developing his talent. But on the flip side, he's got a tiger mum who's determined to help him through all the challenges that people with dyslexia face in engaging with the rest of the world and their confidence. And the best bit - he thinks differently and imaginatively, constantly reminding me of my limitations in being 'normal'.
Listening to your recount of your journey with dyslexia. Very much mirrors my journey. It was a massive relief to end High School. I too repeated grade 6. No help, no recognition of the condition, questioned my abilities regarding formal education. Until I hit 44 years old. I figured out how to get my brain to understand, process, apply and remember. I did this with specific concentrated meditation focusing on the brain, and areas where dyslexia tended to foul up the thought process. I aced my classes, and moved on to even more education. It helped that no one bothered me, being that I was at least 20 years older. None of that peer pressure. I agree with being able to have different perceptions. I am proud of my brain! It's actually quite remarkable. 😊
There's absolutely the same. We met with the designers of the US and Uk versions and didn't want to confuse. We just wanted to recognize the hard work of both design teams. Thanks for asking! : )
@@DyslexicAdvantage I have one mor question :) Do you know if this thime there will be a German version of the book ? The first edition was translated in so many languages but sadly not into German.
I never put into words how I learned how to read until watching this RU-vid video! 💡 When I was younger, I had a very hard time reading. Spelling was particularly bad for me. I remember that my oldest sister would be amazed that, instead of reading the words, I tried to guess them. I just realized that that's what I was doing. I was trying to recognize the words by their shapes. I remember that, if I tried to actually read a word, it would take just too long! Recognizing the word was the only way for me to keep up the speed and be able to fool my teachers into thinking that I was actually reading, more or less, like the other kids. 🏃 I was never diagnosed until my 30's! So, when I was on my teens, I decided to improve my reading by brute force. I would go to the library and I'd get the thicket SCI-FI books I could find! Like a literal bookworm, I would spend whole afternoons slowing digesting those books. That strategy improved my reading and I got a great vocabulary in the process. 😁 But my spelling was still terrible. Microsoft Word Spell Check was a life saver...✍ Dyslexia also forged my character. Nothing came easy to me. I would, sometimes, get discouraged but I learned to deal with adversity and to persevere. I am Dyslexic and this is part of who I am. I am proud of me, warts and all! Warts... 🤮
In grade 4 my teacher told me I was so dumb that I'd never go to university...I have two bachelors and 2 Masters...and go back for another every decade or so...luv it! thanks! Stu
Kraig Richard 0 seconds ago Ye holy nuns at Ye catholic school would often try to cure this malady with a thick meter stick and public ridicule. Still waiting for TV lawyers to have commercials about this. They didn't have dyslexia in the early 60's.
Kind of ironic that You wrote a book for Dyslexics. Hope that goes well for You. Meanwhile, can we spell DISLEXEA Phonically for some of us dyslexics? While We’re at it, can we also spell FONIKLY, Phonically? That’s all for now but I did want to say that I just discovered Your channel, watched this video and identify 100% with it. I Subscribed and look forward to exploring Your channel.
This looks like a great book and I would love to order the signed version, but there are no shipping options outside the US? What would be the best way to pre-order from The Netherlands?
Book Depository has free worldwide shipping www.bookdepository.com/The-Dyslexic-Advantage--Revised-and-Updated-/9780593472231a but that is for regular copies and not signed. If you would like a signed copy, I can set that up in our Dyslexic Advantage store after the book is available. That's English language right? I don't think the Netherlands press has made a decision yet re: translating the update yet. Let me know after Feb 14th and we'll set it up for you. : )
He did this a bit in fun - this was a conference where 2/3 of attendees were dyslexic - it was energizing having so many creative and talented people in one room. : )
