Simon Lindstrom talks about his personal struggles in life. He speaks at length about his battle with dyslexia and how it has impacted his personal life and goals. He demonstrates how certain words create difficulties for him to speak. This is obviously frustrating for him, because it is difficult to express himself.
Speech Impediment, Dyslexia and Suicide
He clarifies how having to learn two languages, Sweedish and English has created another set of obstacles for him in his journey. He is obviously very enthusiastic and passionate about reading and enjoying books. He believes that it is important for him to learn how to read well in English.
Key Takeaways:
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Non native speakers of English with dyslexia can have even more difficulties.
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Dyslexia and speech impediments often have a comorbid relationship.
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Suicide is a real risk for people who struggle with communication.
Author Quote
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“a string of words can be so important”
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