The Creative Brilliance of Dyslexia | Kate Griggs | TEDxBrighton 

This made me cry. I’ve felt embarrassed most of my life. I’m in my 40s and this is the first time I felt mentally accepted.

I am dyslexic, and the only disadvantage of being dyslexic is having to deal with the ignorance of people who think they know what I can or can’t do.

Growing up with Dyslexia has been the hardest struggle of my life. I struggle in college and have struggled with school my whole life. Although, I wish us dyslexics could unite and re-create the school system in order to support kids with difficulties.

I’m 14 years old and the oldest of 5. To add on to that have divorced parents. I’ve been called a lazy kid all my life. I’m going to med school not to prove them wrong. But to prove myself right. God bless any other reading this. I wish you well.

I am dyslexic and i cry watching this video

Spell check is my best friend

I am Dyslexic, never had the benefit of special teaching, barely made it out of high school, yet started my own company and sold it and retired at 50! Loved the ending, teach everyone else to think like a dyslexic!

Oh I loved it. I have never been so proud to be dyslexic.

I'm 24 and i feel embarrassed everytime this happens to me. I just found out i have this and I'm not the only one. For once i feel understood and accepted

I'm 26 years old. I have always been struggling with reading comprehension and speed, although I speak 4,5 languages and have an outstanding, musical ear. Yesterday, I was told by an old professor that I am dyslexic. Finally an answer to all my questions and my shyness so far.

I have dyslexia. I struggled to learn to read as a child. Thankfully I was homeschooled and my parents did their best to make sure they didn't stifle my creativity. Despite doing terrible on standardized testing, I went on to graduate college at the top of my class with a perfect 4.0 and went on to grad school for my doctor of physical therapy degree. Now I have the privilege of teaching my son who has the gift of dyslexia. I know he is headed for great things.

Where my Dyslexic people at

i am deslyxic and a musician it makes lyrics hard i feel inspired by this thank you so much im crying right now

im dyslexic and i cried within the first 3 minutes

Having dyslexia has always made me feel not worthy enough to be around people and in the workplace. I was told I was slow, never hold a job, read or write. I found this video and want to send my thanks for explaining dyslexia. I hope a lot of people see this. I wish here in the United States that schools where more knowledgeable on dyslexia.

Thank you for speaking about Dyslexia in a positive way. I'm very familiar with dyslexia because I have it. I have experienced all the highs and lows and understood everything you spoke about, but what surprised me was -from a feminine view-why do we only announce the men with dyslexia who are successful? Are there women with dyslexia who have become successful? If no, then I want to be the first!

As a dyslexic, I found this inspirational. Even today, I encounter so many people who just think dyslexia is about spelling, reading, and writing. The understanding is still missing for a large part of the population. Sometimes I just get tired of explaining.

This brought tears 😭 to my eyes and I’m proud to be a dyslexic

I've watched a dozen Ted Talks on other topics, this is the first one where I actually learned something. Dyslexia is a learning difference not a disadvantage

At almost 30 I recognised that i am dsylexic 😂. I thought problems with spelling, numbers, directions and memory are just my weird quirks. Thanks to my dad, who insisted that i am intelligent, I never had confidence issues.

Recently I found my old booklet where I would write in during high school. I am dyslexic myself and I remember trying to juggle 4 different language subjects in school.(English, French, German and Dutch). Wasn't the easiest but with some creative thinking I did pass all of them. They quote I write during that time is " Never underestimate someone with dyslexia, maybe they aren't great in reading or writing but they think differently. They have to learn to think in solutions for a situation that they can't solve.". This video made me think back about my journey and how far I have grown.

I have dyslexia and I would like to say every person dealing with dyslexia has their very own experience. Mine is frustrating but in short Idk who I would be if it were not a part of me 🤷🏾‍♀️

I am 76yrs. I have known I am dyslexia since I was in my mid 40s. I am a happy well balanced articulate person now. But my personality has survived beatings , humiliations (in school ) and my career experiences were like living on a knife edge. I am so relieved I dont have to face that anymore as to admitting you have dyslexia would expose you even today to a lot of abuse. I believe I came from dyslexic parents which effected me and my sister. And in turn my daughters. But fortunately they didn't suffer the associated abuse I did and both have flourishing career. 1 a very successful Artist and the other a Child Physiologist. And me a very dedicated horsewomen now mostly on the ground 😁. Take heart everyone it is a blessing believe me . In disguise.

I am 21 from Germany and study law. I know that I have dyslexia since I was 9, in school it was often difficult and I also had some teachers who did not believe me and gave completely useless tips, but I always had the feeling that I have other advantages in life, which is why I was always reasonably satisfied to know that I have dyslexia.I just hope that in the future the system will help kids use their abilities better than it helped me.

I'm just now finding out that my dyslexia is actually a blessing! I thought that it was my ADHD that made me think the way I do, not knowing much about dyslexia. I'm thrilled to finally feel like I am actually quite gifted and that others feel the same way!

I was at Millfield, my late father was sent there for dyslexia, which I why I ended up going. It changed my life.

My son has never been diagnosed however I have been in clinical and research healthcare a few decades and I know he has the characteristics but he doesn’t like me to speak about it but he struggles mildly. Now His intelligence level is through the roof! I just support him no matter!

Honestly thanks to my dyslexia, I’ve trained my memory and I learn quickly. Plus, I’ve come up with a pattern on how to read for myself and thanks to that I read quick and it’s an advantage in school for me. Of course, I still struggle with some things, but even judging based on myself and other dyslexic people I know, dyslexic people really have a stronger memory that HELPS them in life and school

I Have Dyslexia and ADHD and the Schooling System/Exams is my Biggest Enemy

Finding out about the Superpower that I never knew I had. AMAZING!!!

Dyslexic people aren’t disabled mainstream education is

1:13 Q: " Would like your child to have dyslexia?" A: "Well I wouldn't kill it..." Me: "!!!!!????"

I am dyslexic and this speech is hitting home with me as I struggled mightily in school, in my home life and personally. For me the key has always been to stay positive and never give up on myself. I am very lucky that I had a teacher who extensively worked me to get my HS diploma and I was able to graduate college with 2 A. A. degrees in business and marketing supervision. I am also grateful that I have a great job and coworkers and managers who can understand and help me through my tasks to make sure that I am doing everything correctly and properly as I understand my assignments as well. I am 57 years old.

I love this...We are special aren’t we 🤗

I am crying because my daughter is dyslexia who is a smartie pants by the way is seen as a person with learning disability. This video has enlighten me. Thank you 💗

My son has dyslexia. He is in a special classroom. If he's read tests, he scored slightly above average in reading and nearly perfect in math. Thank you for this. I love studying left handedness. I want nothing more than my son to have self confidence.

This is incredible! Why is the education system not embracing this. I learnt so much in such a short time.

Thankyou. We are discovering that my grandson might be dyslexic and I am impressed with what I am hearing about education for him to be able to thrive in a world that they think we are the ones who are off. I know there is hope for each of us if we can just listen and be willing to find and work with the situation. I have discovered that I may have been dealing with this all my life and am releaved to put a name to it. Makes it easier to deal with and get on in ones life. I am 70 and know I have had a learning disconnect for years.

This made me tear up as a dyslexic person

Thank you Kate and Made By Dyslexia for helping the world to understand the brilliance of the dyslexic brain.

Amazing. I've just been diagnosed with dyslexia and this is sounds empowering.

Thank you for bringing up this talk , it’s easy to explain to my sister son in school. And to diagnose, causes, brilliant speech.

Good film and lecture. Very educative. Thank thank. I am not dyslexic, bit U advocate for dyslexic learners in my country. It is in my heart to see them getting the support they need.

Love this - here's to a better future.

Loving that you are educating and inspiring.

God! I will be 32 years by may 15th and today is my first day of hearing of the word Dyslexia , THAT WORD IS ME.... It was a shame and very hard time for me through out my university years but my happiness is that i manage to graduate, at a time i started thinking maybe i had some mental issues or i had some brain damage but after watching this video my hope of who i have just hit me back like an anointing from the most high... My relatives and some senseless friends nearly made me believe that i was an illiterate, at a time i started regretting why i wasted my money and years going to the university instead of learning some skills but i still thank God for my life , for his grace and i also thank my mother for her encouragement

She sold me on the first word. I can’t wait to learn more about dyslexia and the future for our children 💖💖💖💖

Love it I wish the awareness was around when I was at school.

I have dyslexia and it means so much to me that people said those words ❤️

So moved to watch it . Thanks for your talk. I wish my girl can go to the school who deserves dyslexia

Great video I’m 24 and recently I found out about it that I have dyslexia I was so embarrassed and frustrated when it’s come to study. I been why it’s so difficult to read and write after listen to this I feel better and motivated.

Great talk Kate, keep up the good work.

So nice to hear about the wonderful things our dyslexic brains can do and not just focusing on the set backs.

I cried! I feel so understood.

I just found this video and found it great. I didn't know I was dyslexic until I was 23 years old while going for my second degree. I wish I had the support as a child, as I never could figure out why I struggled in school. I still struggle and try to find the support.

These videos have made me feel good about myself

My whole life schools and teachers have been telling me thats its a disadvantage and a huge struggle. this video save me

Inspiring. “Dyslexic thinking has created much of the modern world.” In conclusion, the 4th Industrial Revolution is going to be LIT for us dyslexic brilliant minds! 🤘😎 Thank you for this creative and insightful video.

Absolute genius ..have asked it to be mailed round to the teachers at my children's school .Most of which have very little knowledge of dyslexia ..

So I'm dyslexic. Never been actively diagnosed but it runs in my family and I have literally all of the factors and characteristics. I did get a preliminary diagnosis recently but it hasn't been made official. I have always been really good at reading things backwards or upside down. I can write in mirror writing which is like backwards and starting on the opposite side. In cursive and print. I'm really good at visualizing things. like objects moved around or to scale in a space. There are many times in my life I've tried to make an argument that there is an advantage to it. Especially with learning languages with completely different alphabets. Greek and Russian don't really confuse me. At least the weird letters themselves. Because my brain doesn't actually care about the letters. It accepts that they could be whatever in whatever order and with whatever pronunciation. It's arbitrary. So this is really interesting to see this and also quite validating.

I have 14 GCSE' a degree in Maths and Engineering. I have failed my GCSE English many times.... I am also a Fellow of a Computer Institute

For first time I feel smart. I always knew I was different but no one around me knew it; they said I was lazy. I'm in my 50's and I run a businesss: it;s not easy but I understand my struggles

I put my ADHD and my dyslexia to use I went to a industrial, manufacturing emerge Technology,program.we are capable of being the change we want to see in the world. my children are going through so much at school because they feel teacher were just trying to rush them through school and so I did something about it and now I work with them at home with others help I’m proud of who I am and who my children are they will help to change the world and for the worlds to see through there eyes and hearts.

well done Kate, thank you for the very interesting talk. thank you for the upload

Diagnosed at 11 years old. Struggled all my life . I can understand electric like it's flowing infront of me. Understand things that professionals take years to learn . I under stand how to use a tool like I have used it all my life . Pass all tests at 90% plus ... fail at written on "grammer" should be graded on content not "grammer" I'm offered more "time I tests . But all that give a me is more time to stare at my work and not see the fact I have dotted the i or cross the t . And I loose marks and fail. Miss out on promotions because of it. Read a booked called "the dyslexic advantage" I then realised Jesus. I have a net worth of £1 million .I'm 30years old . And I had never stopped and thought about it. Odd or what . My friends are in debt and have one house .. i have 4 . I worked around my disadvantages and pushed through and learnt How to use my attitude to not be beaten . Although I can't get s promotion I would finish work and go to a property I've bought to flip or rent and paint and rebuild and make something. Don't let it hold you back . We r the gifted ones.

I have dyslexia and I hate the stigma associated with dyslexia and almost all other mental differences

Brilliant talk! The government need to support more specialist schools or learning.

Thanks so much for this 🥺

BTW I am getting on that list!... I couldn't read until 9 or 10, and my first book I ever read was by roald dahl the witches. I can code and have invented a clean energy device. I am still as curious about the world now at 36 than I was at 10. I just love to learn.

Being dyslexic it took me a while to get into reading. It took me finding a book series I really liked to get me really reading. Now I tend to read almost constantly. At least 100 thousand words a day when I get into it.

Amazing! At 54, I've always known I was dyslexic. However, besides understanding dyslexia as an explanation for why I flip-flop numbers (a lot) and struggle with 'Q's and 'G's and 'd's and 'b's, I didn't know anything about the 'thinking differently' stuff until tonight. How did I not know any of this?! I'm a voracious (and slow) reader who is interested in seemingly every topic and I read on multiple topics at once, but I know virtually nothing about dyslexia. I've always had a sense that I was seeing the world differently, but I'd never, until now, attributed it to dyslexia. Now I'm wondering about dyslexia and left-handedness ...poetry ... mysticism .... and ... oh boy ... I have work to do! :)

if you look at the big picture of the PURPOSE of public education, you will see that the PURPOSE is not to educate people to be the best that they can be. Public education is designed to ensure there is a large population of people who will work in factories, armies, service industry, and other menial professions. In my opinion - public education has achieved it's goal of suppressing the individuals who would otherwise grow strong and take a part of the pie that is supposed to be reserved for the rich and powerful of the world. ANALOGY: think of it as a huge game of "King Of The Hill" if you can effectively coerce the majority of people to simply NOT PLAY THE GAME, then it is much easier to ensure that your own rich, privileged children will win the game. Otherwise you will have so much competition from the working class geniuses that "Family Money" will soon be taken away by bright "Working Class people" who had confidence and ability to capitalize on their own inherent intelligence. ...Of course the designers of the public school systems had no idea what "Dyslexia" was at the time of designing the system but they blindly hit the nail on the head in terms of oppressing the most creative and capable competition coming from the general public.

I say this after struggling ever day in school. As an 11 year old dyslexic boy

I'm dyslexia at age 8 I had an iq of 147 tested cause of dyslexia. I started as a electrician, then a plumber now a computer programmer

I am dyslexia and I am converting my weakness into strength and I am learn fast reading.

I found it hard all my life because of my dyslexia my school didn't notice that I was struggling. Now at the age of 40 I'm doing something about it reading all the comments have made me feel positive and I can go to uni and achieve.

Cried. Beautiful 👏👏👏

watching this august 2019 Australia, i knew i was different when: a friend thought i had a photographic memory: i would go through 360 phone numbers of businesses/friends in my head every night/day, to keep those contacts in memory!! as, soon as i stopped going through those numbers(including address n much more), i started to forfget

I'm dyslexic but it took me ages to be diagnosed with it because without realising it I adjusted the way I did things so I could get round it :)

I wasn’t diagnosed until my 40s I still struggle with having been told all my early life I should and could do better at school,and not exactly failing but not flying one of my sons is severely dyslexic he has had lots of support but again expected to fit in a box

Great and Wonderful Information.

I see this just for 3 minutes and I already broke up crying.

Being dyslexic and a stutter above that is every-day challenge that most people aren't even aware of.

Thank you KATE…….bless you 🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

hi, i am 12 and have dyslexia i was so forchenet that my community and my parents were there because things are getting better but the world needs people to understand it is not a disability just a different way the mind functions.

Thank you!

I'm not sure if I have dyslexia, but at times, I'm pretty sure it's the case. I've always been a slower reader and have mixed my letters without realization. Even when typing, I've skipped entire words, thinking I've typed it. I wish I grew up in with those who cared for me enough to figure out what was different with me.

Thank you for this

I've spent the last few years learning about all sorts of mental disabilities. I'm starting to believe that its society that has the issues. Not the people suffering.

Love this ❤️

I love this woman

Primary school often had numbers misplaced now older get letters misplaced find it humourous now but still happens. True I see things differently most times the beauty of something is aware but trying to point out to someone is very frustrating. Great talk thank you Jerry

Thanks for this video 😆

I just can’t believe the system puts dyslexics down and down and we don’t know how special we truly are…

very interesting and can agree with other comments regarding those dyslexics who do not get support in education... teachers need to be trained in dyslexia-awareness. Saying that dyslexia is caused by 'different wiring' is rather a sweeping statement. At present I believe that there is no clear cause.

They just held me back a year and called it good

In the diverse landscape of Africa, there are many individuals, like myself, Mafaro Mapiye, a 25-year-old from Zimbabwe, who live with learning differences such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. We are often misunderstood because our thinking patterns deviate from the norm. This unique cognitive framework influences not only the way we pronounce words and write, but also the way we express ourselves, creating a communication gap that can be hard for others to bridge. The consequences of our unique learning differences extend beyond interpersonal communication and impact our professional lives as well. Government entities and private companies frequently prioritize candidates who have excelled in traditional education, often requiring a grade C or above in English. This conventional approach to hiring overlooks the potential and unique capabilities of individuals like us. However, our journey doesn't end here. Driven by a spirit of perseverance, many of us embark on self-directed learning journeys. The traditional academic routes leading to degrees and master's qualifications are often more suitable for individuals whose learning differences align more closely with societal norms. Our thought process is strikingly similar to the functioning of AI large language models. Every conversation we have involves an underlying layer of complex cognitive processes - a constant analysis to determine suitable words, their pronunciations, meanings, and how to construct sentences. This struggle, far from being a setback, is a testament to our tenacity and resilience. Despite the challenges, we sometimes inadvertently overwhelm others when we strive to converse in English that closely resembles the norm. However, it's important to remember that this struggle is not easy; it's a continual testament to our strength and the unique ways in which our minds work. As we navigate through the world, we persist, we learn, and we continue to make our mark...

I have dyslexia and proud of it!

I love this

There should definelty be 2 education systems, creativity for us dislexic and book system for others. All subjects I picked in school were creativity once like music art sports graphic design science with rest I struggled. We are just as important to this world especially now where creativity is needed in every company and for new inventions technology