For some dyslexics who heavily struggle with their disorder, the prospects of being able to continue their education and establish a career may look grim. A dyslexic herself, Lois MacCallugh felt the same way too, but showed that it’s always possible to accomplish your dreams.
Despite her struggles with dyslexia, MacCallugh managed to recieve multiple degrees and has moved on to success. In the video below, MacCallugh shares tips and tricks from her own personal experiences and the experiences of other students that overcame dyslexia’s difficulty in higher education. You’ll need to be more creative and will work harder than your classmates, but it is absolutely possible to excel with dyslexia.
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Key takeaways
- Dyslexia is not a hindrance in achieving your education goals, you'll just need to work a little harder.
- Use dyslexie font, format your write ups in columns, use colored paper backgrounds, mindmaps, study using video lessons.
- Planning ahead is important -- being organized will avoid panic and will let you think clearly.
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