Every month we are planning on putting together a list of the best articles from around the web covering topics of learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADHD.
- Blackhawks prospect Adam Boqvist opens up about his dyslexia
Boqvist was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 10. The Swedish defenceman spoke about it in an interview with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.“A lot of people are dyslexic. Some guys might not open up about it because they are embarrassed, but I think it is good to talk about,” Boqvist said. “You need to know that it’s normal and it [does] not get [in the way] of achieving dreams. - Prince Carl Philip Of Sweden Has Dyslexia, Bullied For Misreading NamePrince Carl Philip of Sweden just shared his dyslexia diagnosis and said that he once felt “stupid” after he was mocked by bullies online. The 39-year-old revealed how he was criticized online five years ago after he misread the name of one of the winners during a sporting competition. The backlash inspired the dad to go public with his condition. The prince has also set up a foundation to help others with dyslexia and combat cyberbullying. “People were very tough on me.”
- Disabled young artists receive awardsThe artistic skills of young disabled artists have been recognized in this year’s Unique Art Awards.
The awards were set up by mouth and foot painting artist Tom Yendell who wanted to recognize and encourage disabled young artists throughout the UK. - Adults with ADHD Tend to Excel at Creative OriginalityAdults with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to excel at creative work-related tasks, according to a new study at the University of Michigan (U-M). The findings show that those with ADHD are more flexible in tasks that require inventing something totally new and less likely to rely on examples and previous knowledge.
November is a Month of Giving
Please give the gift of reading to all those who struggle with dyslexia and learning disabilities by donating to LD Resources Foundation LDRFA.org.
Your gift will raise awareness to the reading crisis and help provide assistive technology tools and resources to low-income students.
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