Despite being dyslexic, many adults have found ways to cope and found fields where it is not an issue. Before dyslexia was officially diagnosed, many children used to think that they were not smart. However, they did discover that although they did not excel in areas like reading and math, they were good at other fields–like writing and needlepoint.
Key takeaways
- An adult shared their experiences of struggling with dyslexia during a time when no one understood what dyslexia was, and when dyslexics were drastically labeled only as stupids.
- During secondary school she was able to cope with her dyslexia thanks to the help of her teachers; they encouraged and guided her to pursue areas where she was good at.
- She also advises dyslexics to focus on what they can do instead on what they can't do–don't waste time fretting over things you are not capable and just go on living.
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