WHAT HAPPENS WHEN DYSLEXIC 
CHILDREN ARE EMPOWERED?
    
They can look at a situation and identify seemingly disparate pieces of information and blend 
those into a narrative or tapestry that most people can’t see. This translates into an exceptional 
level of success in four major vocational paths: entrepreneurship, engineering, architecture, 
and the arts. A
Successful men and women with dyslexia (e.g. doctors, lawyers, educationalists, filmmakers, 
computer programmers, writers, administrators) were able to attain prestigious careers whilst 
battling with literacy problems. They pursued passionate interests, subjects they were happy to 
read about and thus engage with, developing persistence in the face of setbacks and empathy 
for others facing similar struggles. They were aware that mentors can serve as important 
role models and support systems in difficult times. F
      
       35% of all entrepreneurs have dyslexia B 
      
       40% of all self made millionaires are dyslexic B 
      
       Dyslexia is known as the MIT disease A