How did finding out I am dyslexic at 38 years old change me? In one word - acceptance. Finding out that I think differently was important, but more importantly, understanding dyslexic strengths helped me understand my success. Knowing I am dyslexic gives me the motivation to keep being innovative! Being able to see objects in isolation, as well as how they interact with each other is unique and valued in the business community. I wish I had opportunity to be screened earlier by a practitioner like Marcelle from Dyslexia Canberra - if I know I was different at school I would not have taken teachers' comments like 'you need to work harder' to heart... if only I knew they were trying to teach me to colour inside the lines, instead of embracing my thinking outside the box?!
AE