While dyslexia may be understood as solely a hindrance on reading and writing, many dyslexics have found ways to turn their learning disability into a strength. In this video, small art business owner Eric McGehearty argues that there are work-arounds for the disability, and dyslexics can capitalize on their talents and the other abilities it creates.
According to McGehearty, dyslexics can make great artwork thanks to their ability to better understand three dimensional spaces. The differences in their brains also allow them to break down complex problems, and even run businesses with immense success. McGehearty advocates for teachers and the public at large to get more educated on dyslexia, and provides the resources necessary to overcome the social and mental barriers put up by the disorder.
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Key takeaways
- One of the strengths of being dyslexic is their ability to concieve ideas which is essential in business and art.
- Dyslexics can grasp ideas quickly and they can transform complex ideas into simple, workable ideas.
- Dyslexics shine out in the areas of art, business, and math because these fields require big concept understanding.
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