Richard Branson talks to Made By Dyslexia

Richard Branson talks to Made By Dyslexia and shares his advice on growing up dyslexic and turning it into a success.

About Made By Dyslexia:
We’re a global charity led by successful dyslexics. Our purpose is to help the world properly understand, value and support dyslexia. We believe in the game-changing power of dyslexic thinking. After all, everything from the light bulb to the iPhone was invented by dyslexic thinkers. In 2020 we launched “Connect The Spots”, a global training and advocacy programme to level the playing-field so every dyslexic child can achieve their potential.

To achieve this we have one single minded mission: to train every teacher worldwide in the next five years to spot, support and empower every dyslexic child.

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[katebrazier]

As a primary teacher today, I cannot express enough how sick it makes me feel that any child, or person, is made to believe that they are the problem or that they are stupid. Quite frankly, it is the duty and role of the teacher to help you learn by focusing on what you can do and not what you cannot. Education is improving but I feel the whole system needs one massive shake up, however it’s difficult when you have a department for education that focuses solely on children doing things one way to pass exams.

[jl-wchh]

Respect, Im undiagnosed with dyslexia but I know I have it, I was also pushed to the back of class and stuck into special education needs for maths and English s.e.n and basically left to it without proper help, I was and still am very good at working things out in a few seconds and I'm also good at most practical things, I left school without 1 exam and went into work at 15 and worked since I'm now 41 and still hiding that I can't spell and my handwriting is awful, maths I need a calculator but I get by even writing this I get help of predict text, I'm project manager for a large housing association and have had large teams working under myself for the past 12 years, dyslexia is a gift and if you suspect that you have it start to use it to your advantage from now

[jensh.nielsen]

Awesome Richard, I wish I had someone like you to look up too when I was a kid struggling with Dyslexia

[discosphinx]

He’s my dream boss, if I was working for someone. Every employer should treat their employees the way he does.

[leonroberts]

THANK YOU ... MERCI ... DANKE Sir Richard for 'promoting DYSLEXIA as a skills and sth to be proud of. I have 2 dyslexic kids, who have amazingly creative and inquisitive spirits but have been made fell STUPID by an old fashioned education system and 'dyslexia untrained' teachers. I have sent your ONLINE Training to every teacher and principle I know and I hope you will create more online initiatives to turn the perception of Dyslexia even more, so that people will feel SAD not to be a dyslexic thinker. Maybe we can set up a DYSLEXIA network/ club, that only dyslexics can join and where dyslexic employers recruit dyslexic thinkers?
And run more I'M PROUD TO BE DYSLEXIC CAMPAIGNS, create slogans and branding and make being Dyslexic almost fashionable, so all the children and adults that are always made to feel stupid or less worthy, are now the ones, their friends look up to? my daughter hides her dyslexia, even though I encourage her not to, but her self-confidence was utterly broken by a teacher when she was 7 and she is still 'recovering' from it.
And even many pupils want to learn more about dyslexia, so they can help and understand their friends better.

Sir Richard, we would love to INVITE you to our EUROPEAN SCHOOL in STRASBOURG, where you could address all of EUROPE and it would be fabulous of your training. was also available in French, German, Spanish and many other languages.
Let's celebrate DYSLEXIA.

[sarabellaj]

I am dyslexic. Recently my young daughter has been diagnosed as well. I've been in a constant battle with the school including intimidation and threats. ( I do not negotiate with terrorists 😂😂 I'm kidding) but watching your video I was struck by how many nervous Q's you displayed, even the thought of school made it difficult for you to speak. It's amazing to me, the amount of life long psychological damage that can be inflicted even to a person who has achieved great success. We accept it as just something " You have to do" It also leaves me wondering what happens to the kids who don't have a parent who understands that dread? Or is emotionally tied up in their own struggles to see what's happening? We live in a time of great advancement, yet the way we teach has not changed much in 100 years. I don't know to fix it. But I'm damn sure going to leave a dent. Rant over. 😂

[rancedavis]

I can resonate so much with what Richard is saying.
i only found out what dyslexia was after well into adult hood and realised this is the very reason why i lived such a tormented life in school as a child, the bullying was relentlous. and looking back it was the teachers that pulled the trigger on this to happen. since they ridicules me and made an example of me every time infront of the whole class, so in turn this led to all the other students believing it was not only ok to bully me but also very cool to do so thanks to the adults that called themselves teachers, like richard i simply believed everything that was being shouted at me that i was thick and didnt belong with them. that i was a lower class and should be taunted because i probably didnt have feelings either. to say i hated school was an understatement. i gained absolutely nothing from it. as an adult i have realized that i clearly was dyslexic .academically i was no goot. looking at figures and sums on paper my mind too would go blank i simply couldnt register what things meant. as an adult i learnt things so much quicker and easier. real life is a much better school than youll ever have as a child. as an adult i also became confident because people were more open to respect and so many opportunities to learn without being made to stand in a corner with 50 other kids cat calling you. school sucked. real life after school is when your real education begins and it involves more common sense than the academic bullshit thats thrown at you as a child.

[bea]

I don't have dyslexia. I don't know what it's like to have dyslexia. I am trying to understand, however, and hope that others will too.

[mountaintrouthome]

Boulder Vally Kid Identified with Dyslexia really appreciates the positivity and forthright honesty Richard Branson has, thank you. We are also advocating for change in education that would include early screening for learning differences so that kids do not have to think themselves stupid, but would rather highlight their strengths. We would like to see the correct kind of literacy instruction given to kids with some range of dyslexia in the classroom, so that they have the same experience of learning with success their peers have. And we would love to see teachers and administrators trained within in their teacher training credentials to understand how to teach to the 1 in 5 in their classroom. And a message to the Branson team: start some non-profit schools around the world especially for kids with dyslexia and see what they can do, take some kids who are not given the tools for success in their current school and put them into a supportive environment. Let's change some lives!

[masbayolivia]

Am a mother to a 13yrs boy with dyslexia and its been a difficult journey. Not having much resources for a special school is my main challenge.

[stephensproxton]

I had the same treatment And I hope thought share this it will help many. How I was treated at school. Would be a criminal offense today.

[Spirits]

Thank you for Speaking Out More needs to be said about it.The Level of Learning in School needs to Change and told to the Whole School on how we see and hear the Words So Everyone can see what we Go Though it is Hell.

[elletuppen]

What a brilliant success story to inspire others with this. An incredible gentleman

[panshops]

That is a man I look up to. In fact the only one from all those in the media.

[Roseofsharondecor]

Thank you for sharing your personal life. It's amazing great people do have imperfections that makes them perfect in my eyes. I have learning and reading disabilities all my life (56) I still struggle but I wrote a biography... Watching this video has me seeking if I do have dyslexia? Thanks again for sharing Richard Branson

[robertdouglas]

Absolutely fabulous person who really thinks of others So good he feels it's so vital to share .I am so impressed with Richard .

[marketingycoaching]

Great testimony. Thanks Richard Branson. 😀👍

[MrArsh]

My son has been diagnosed with Dyslexia and won't believe after hearing this, But country like india has no acceptance for this type of kids. God bless all such kids, they don't deserve sympathy but need appreciation and equal opportunities.

[michael]

I still a struggling to find what I'm good at... currently I'm a labourer and often I feel I'm failing at this also. It's my dream to live in Japan, but I can't do that without a degree.... I've never had to confidence to decide what I could do and go to university. I know my place in the world but I just do know how I can achieve what I want to in life. 😔

[akshaychandran]

He's so happy about his terrible past because of the success he achieved I think