In this enlightening conversation, Jo Rees shares her personal journey with dyslexia, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced throughout her education and career. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dyslexia, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the need for support and resilience in both children and adults. Jo also provides valuable insights for parents on how to nurture their dyslexic children by focusing on strengths and building self-esteem, while navigating the complexities of dyslexia and its impact on learning.

Takeaways

• Dyslexia is often overshadowed by ADHD and other conditions.

• Many dyslexics feel like imposters due to their struggles.

• Support from teachers can significantly impact a dyslexic student's journey.

• Understanding dyslexia can help in recognizing one's strengths.

• Dyslexia manifests differently in each individual.

• Building resilience is crucial for dyslexic children.

• Extracurricular activities can boost self-esteem and confidence.

• Parents should focus on their child's strengths rather than weaknesses.

• Inconsistency in performance is a common trait in dyslexia.

• A diagnosis can provide clarity and understanding for dyslexics.

Dyslexia, ADHD, education, parenting, resilience, self-esteem, learning difficulties, support strategies, personal journey, awareness, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.

Find Jo's book and work here:

https://dyslexiclifewithjorees.com

And Jo Rees on Tiktok here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexiclifewithjorees

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