The Upside of Dyslexia - Dean Bragonier

*Hear from dyslexic entrepreneur, Dean Bragonier about:*
- The cognitive advantages of dyslexia
- How to boost self-esteem in dyslexic students
- Educating your dyslexic learner - what teachers and parents need to know

*Dean Bragonier, Founder of NoticeAbility:*

00:00 LD Expert Live is introduced
02:18 Dean Bragonier is introduced
02:51 Executive Dyslexic- why Dean has this title
03:52 Dean’s dyslexic journey
09:47 Was naming the challenge helpful to Dean?
13:43 Schools are requiring screenings for dyslexia, but the teachers don’t know what a dyslexic student needs or how they learn best
17:30 What would he like for our education for dyslexic children to look like?
21:09 The cognitive advantage to having dyslexia
24:00 Noticability- the mission of Dean’s company
32:49 Amazing things students with dyslexia can do!
37:11 Question- my dyslexic daughter is very empathetic, and the teachers are saying she’s very sensitive and should she get additional help?
43:58 Comment- a school that might be good for kids with dyslexia
45:29 Question: Child is athletically talented, post high school recommendations that cater to a dyslexic thinking style?
48:30 How dyslexic students read words
49:52 How does a parent help their child walk both sides of the issue- open to remediation and help nurture their dyslexic advantage?
57:24 Question- is there an age limit to when a child should be tested? Getting pushback from the school district for my 15 year old
1:02:50 Dean’s final word
1:07:01 Dean’s information

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[LDExpert]

People with the gift of dyslexia often have a "dyslexic superpower." If you or your child have dyslexia, what is your/their unique strength or passion? Tell us in the comments ⤵️

[soiniaburgueno]

Our dyslexic son thrives in the arts, drawing, painting and problem solving. He has a great interest in insects. From an early age he has collected, n pinned insects as well as learn their characteristics.