Dyslexic Superpowers: Lies or the better perspective? #dyslexia

There are claims being made about the special abilities and strengths of dyslexics, but how reliable is this information? Numerous research studies have examined these claims, and most of them have found no evidence. In fact, in some cases, the opposite has been found. Despite this, the "dyslexic strengths" narrative is everywhere.
Are these white lies? Is there any harm done by telling a dyslexic that he or she has special creative abilities or visual-spatial talents? Arguably, yes, if it invalidates the very real struggles we dyslexics experience. Additionally, if we orient ourselves in this world based on false narratives, we will sooner or later be confronted with reality, and that might be a rude awakening. While there are positive findings about dyslexia, I believe we should approach this topic with caution, with balance.

🙋🏼‍♂️ My name is Arije, and I am a dyslexic with an MA in Education Studies and I coach dyslexic adults. I aim to share all my tips for learning, coping, teaching, and more on my channel. For dyslexics, educators, and parents alike, I want to make videos that inform and inspire you to reframe dyslexia.

COACHING & CONSULTATION

[Torquenation]

I'm good with it. My critical thinking and empathy has made me a great
teacher and problem solver

[DrSzyman]

I was reading a book anout talents that come with neurodiversity that course me so much problems in the past and it really bust my self confidence. But it is also nice to think my mind is different, not broken and it does give me advantages in certain areas. It is a hard topic to process...

[jonbrown]

My life is definitely worse off because of dyslexia. It's hard to fit into a normal career. Every learning activity starts with the quest to find and understand how to learn the contents best. Empathy doesn't help pay the bills. I'd give anything up to not be the way I am.

[rxi]

No I'm not concerned about superpowers. What I'm concerned for is how autism and other disabilities are being treated like social contagion.

[walkacrossjapan]

I’m using speech to text because it’s easiest for me so I apologize if it’s a little confusing. I am dyslexic and I have dyscalculia. I feel like when people say I have superpowers because of my diagnosis I don’t really feel anything because I guess I don’t know what the superpowers are. I love using analogies, so I guess I’m gonna use one. That’s relatable to people. Imagine if Superman up on Mars instead of earth But Mars didn’t give me the special abilities whatever everyone told him that he special and that he has superpowers but he has to go to to use them and he doesn’t know what is he doesn’t know how to get there and all the Martians are able to do all the things that he is supposed to do But he can’t do them and he just try harder and try harder but he’ll never be there because he lacks the information, the wisdom, and the guidance to really get there. So I guess that’s how it makes me feel because I don’t know what to do with my powers, if I even have them Help me learn languages specifically very well but the first year and a half. I struggled really hard but then once I got over the short-term memory problems and it develops into long-term, I was able to surpass everyone in my class and became the most fluent student in the school Ever in history. So, I know I’m good at things, but I don’t know what it means to have a superpower and I’d love to learn more. I think I don’t really care about having a power. I just want people to meet me where I am that’s what we all want right we want people to come down in our level and look us in the eyes and say I’m here, I’m with you, and this is where we are.