Research abstract

Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau – Dyslexia, Curiosity, Adventure

If everyone had brains that were exactly the same the world be a very bland place! We should consider this when we attach labels to students with learning differences. Did you know Fabien Cousteau has dyslexia? By Fabien Cousteau

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Have you ever found yourself more interested in what is outside the window of your classroom rather than whats being discussed inside? Can an extreme sense of curiosity be diagnosed as a learning difficulty? For Fabien Cousteau his slight dyslexia only empowered his ambitions of being an explorer even more.

Fabien Cousteau Grandson of Jacques Cousteau talks about his dyslexia and curiosity.

Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau another underwater explorer, made his first solo expedition for national geographic hoping to film the mystery shark, and in doing so broke his grand fathers record for longest time an entire film crew stayed under water, submerged completely while filming. A true definition to the words film maker and oceanographic.

Key takeaways

  1. Fabien Cousteau is the grandson of world famous Jacques Cousteau.
  2. Fabien Cousteau broke his grandfather’s world record for longest time spent underwater with a film crew.
  3. Fabien Cousteau believes that his dyslexia and curiosity, which led him to struggle in the classroom, are two of his greatest gifts.

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