About Dyslexia
Know Your Superpower
Dyslexia is a superpower. Those lucky enough to be characterized as dyslexic often experience many gifted abilities such as exceptional thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills, an uncanny ability to see the world from a unique perspective, amazing people and social skills, awesome creative and artistic insights, and more. However, every superhero has their weakness. For Superman, it's kryptonite. For your dyslexic child, it's reading and spelling.
Famous Dyslexics
This information was provided by Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
Albert Einstein
One of the most influential physicists in history who developed the laws of relativity and shaped the ways we think of the world today.
Steven Spielberg
One of the most influential film personalities in the history of film, Steven Spielberg is perhaps Hollywood's best known director and one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. Winner of 3 academy awards, 3 Golden Globes, 4 Emmy Awards, and the list goes on!
Keira Knightley
Keira gained widespread recognition in 2002 after co-starring in the film Bend It Like Beckham and achieved international fame in 2003 after appearing as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. Since then she has succeeded in many more world-renowned performances.
Signs of Dyslexia
Below are common signs of Dyslexia. A person may be dyslexic if they exhibit 3 or more of the following:
In Preschool
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delayed speech
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mixing up the sounds and syllables in long words
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chronic ear infections
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severe reactions to childhood illnesses
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constant confusion of left versus right
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late establishing a dominant hand
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difficulty learning to tie shoes
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trouble memorizing their address, phone number, or the alphabet
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can’t create words that rhyme
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a close relative with dyslexia