Super Powers of Dyslexic People

Superpowers of Dyslexic People

Identifying dyslexia in people is akin to turning mud into gold. You know something very precious lies beneath and is waiting to be discovered. The mud covering the gold might seem quite a task but you know that it’s worth it. 

Leonardo da Vinci

Albert Einstein

Stephen Hawking

Tom Cruise

Jennifer Aniston

You may know who these people are, but do you also know that they are dyslexic?

These are just some of the greatest talents and minds that prove to the world that dyslexic people possess superpowers. The sad thing however, is, not everybody can recognize the tremendous power they hold. 

In unfortunate cases, we can hear stories of dyslexic people experiencing trauma and social stigma stemming from people’s misconception of dyslexia. Often, it is commonly understood as “the reading disability”. Sometimes, dyslexic people fall victim to the “you just need to try harder narrative – and the sad thing is, they will tend to believe people’s negative opinions.” This is one of the common reasons why dyslexics develop a malignant self esteem, which results in a life lived in shame. This has to stop. 

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) studies show that dyslexics rely more on the right side of the brain which deals with spatial activities. This translates to having exceptional visuo-spatial skills responsible for dyslexic people’s excellence in particular fields. 

Well, I am here to tell you that contrary to people’s beliefs, dyslexia is not a disease. Not at all. Instead, it is an immensely powerful gift that’s just waiting to be unlocked. When recognized, dyslexia offers a wide array of cognitive advantages such as creativity and top-notch problem solving skills. This explains why dyslexics make great artists, scientists, engineers and more. You know what’s a cool and fun fact? One out of two people in NASA is dyslexic. 

Perhaps, by now, you might already be asking whether or not there is a cure  for dyslexia. The thing is, it is ridiculous to cure something that is not a disease to begin with. The necessity of spotting early signs of dyslexia is not to cure it but to hone the natural gift that it brings. Sure, there are learning challenges, such as difficulty in reading, spelling or pronouncing words. But these challenges fall insignificant compared to the massive intelligence waiting to be recognized and unleashed. There are a number of specialist remedial treatments and programs which can help with dyslexic people’s auditory and visual problems. Letting dyslexic people know that there are numerous successful and inspiring dyslexic people out there is also a great option.  These will be good approaches to encourage dyslexic people struggling with negative self-image. 

The fact that we know some of the world’s greatest talents and minds is a testimony that dyslexic people will continue to thrive masterfully  anywhere in the world regardless of the circumstance. Dyslexia is not a disability. Rather, it is a unique way of processing information, language or situation. And I am telling you, remarkable intelligence, artistic creativity and keen problem-solving skills are just some of the superpowers dyslexic people hold. Discover and unlock it. Now.

Linda Thomson