Rethinking Dyslexia: From Ancient Strengths to Modern Misunderstandings
In a preliterate society, traits associated with dyslexia would have been invaluable for survival – essential for navigating jungles and forests without maps or signposts for example. These skills were crucial for finding food and shelter. They were exploring skills.
Today, in our literate world, dyslexia is often viewed as a weakness because of challenges with the written word. Yet, before reading and writing existed, individuals with dyslexia would have been celebrated as exceptionally gifted.
It’s time to recognise the inherent strengths of dyslexia and how these unique traits are powerful assets in our modern world.
Thoughts of The Dyslexic Entrepreneur, Jamie Waller