There have been a great deal of studies done on childhood development. This video features a discussion on the topic from former Formula One race car champion, Sir Jackie Stewart, who has since served as a sports commentator for several broadcast stations and been in multiple commercials. It may surprise you then to find out that he has severe dyslexia, and thus has a number of interesting views on the subject.
Stewart cannot read or write due to his dyslexia, and had many issues in school because his teachers lacked knowledge of dyslexia. As such, he believes that if people are able to diagnose disorders and disabilities early in life, appropriate precautions can be taken to ensure that these negative effects are as limited as possible. In Stewart’s case, he gained back his self-confidence because he and the people around him were able to acknowledge his dyslexia.
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Key takeaways
- Sir Jackie Stewart has a severe type of dyslexia.
- Mr. Stewart's school experience negatively impacted his self-esteem. His teachers didn't have knowledge about dyslexia and called him stupid in front of his classmates.
- He gained back his self-confidence in sports, and attributed part of his success to acknowledging his weakness of dyslexia.
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