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Successful Dyslexics

  • Quiz: Understanding Students’ Strengths and Interests

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    The following are some case studies of dyslexics with whom we have worked over the past years. In each story, we provide background information, the course of therapy that integrates the individual's strengths and interests, and the outcomes—all of which are positive.

    Case Studies for using strengths and interests

    Case Study One:

    October 28, 2024
  • Cliff Weitzman

    CEO of Speechify shares his dyslexia story

    May 22, 2024
  • Toby Rosewater

    An insightful student with dyslexia shares techniques he used to learn to love writing.

    February 28, 2024
  • Jeff Hornell

    Entrepreneur calls his dyslexia a unique advantage

    December 11, 2025
  • Douglas Merrill

    Former Chief Information Officer at Google was both deaf and dyslexic as a child.

    June 16, 2025
  • Brent Sopel

    Former NHL star shares his lifelong struggle with dyslexia.

    May 22, 2024
  • Beryl Benacerraf

    World-renowned radiology expert also struggled with dyslexia.

    May 23, 2024
  • Joe Whitt Jr.

    Veteran NFL Coach struggled with dyslexia from an early age.

    May 22, 2024
  • Omari Mcqueen

    TV Chef, Entrepreneur, CEO, and author by the age of 12

    May 22, 2024
  • Robyn Curnow

    Journalist describes dyslexia as a gift

    November 1, 2024
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