Dyslexia stories
Dyslexia is experienced very differently from one person to another, and hearing a range of individual stories can help bring these differences to life.
Individuals who have experienced dyslexia
Dyslexia is experienced in many different ways, and the stories of well-known individuals help show just how varied it can be. Keira Knightley has spoken about struggling with reading as a child but finding strength through acting and memorisation strategies; poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah used rhythm, spoken word and performance to turn language into something powerful and expressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtwmXjrMkAk ; and entrepreneur Richard Branson has often described dyslexia as shaping his creativity, big-picture thinking and approach to business. These experiences are echoed in the website Made by Dyslexia, which highlights dyslexia as a different way of thinking with both challenges and strengths. https://www.madebydyslexia.org/dyslexicu/
We all need to think differently about dyslexia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYM40HN82l4 Kate Griggs Made by Dyslexia
The dyslexic genius by Adunola Shoge retells her story from being a ten-year-old who could not read, write or spell to becoming the Best Graduating Student of a top ranked university in Africa. She wrote the book to inspire individuals with dyslexia.
https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THE-DYSLEXIC-GENIUS-BOOK-PROJECT-OVERVIEW.pdf
Tina shares her experience of learning that her child has dyslexia and helping them to understand what that actually means for their learning and everyday life.
Useful link to other stories
The stories shared on these pages highlight just how varied dyslexia can be from one person to another. They offer real-life insights into the challenges individuals may face with reading, writing, spelling, confidence and learning, alongside their strengths and the strategies that helped them succeed. Together, they show that dyslexia is not a single experience, but a diverse and personal journey shaped by each individual’s strengths, support and circumstances.
Video link to See Dyslexia Differently
It is important that individuals with dyslexia can understand what it is so that they are able to be more aware of how they learn. A good video that helps is – See Dyslexia Differently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWspi2_A1Q
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