Even with dyslexia, you can still pursue your dreams. In fact, the skills derived from living with dyslexia might be what leads you to success. This video features Stephen J. Canell, a dyslexic who has persevered with his disorder and become one of the industry’s most successful television writers.
In the video, Canell talks about his struggles and how he became the successful man he is today. Instead of seeing dyslexia as a stumbing block, Canell used the skills he’d developed to overcome it in the creative writing field. The encouragement and support he recieved from teachers and parents greatly helped him hone his strengths, and he believes the same can be achieved with other dyslexic students. The key is staying optimistic and focused on your dreams.
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Key takeaways
- Stephen J. Canell credits his dyslexia for the success he gained in the writing field.
- Encouragement and support from teachers and parents will greatly help dyslexic learners to find their strengths.
- Having dyslexia should not be more than a stumbling block in pursuing your dreams -- stay optimistic and focus on your dreams!
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