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Successful Dyslexics

  • Vince Vaughn

    For Vince Vaughn, making people laugh has never been hard. But not all things in life have come easy for the famous funnyman.

    June 16, 2025
  • Magic Johnson

    NCAA, NBA, and Olympic champion basketball player battled dyslexia before his success on the court.

    June 4, 2026
  • Keira Knightley

    Did you know actress Keira Knightley originally got into acting because of her learning disability?

    June 4, 2026
  • Dyslexia is Always Having to Say You’re Sorry

    Dr. Ryan reflects on dyslexia, making mistakes, and the power of a genuine apology.

    June 27, 2025
  • Rex Ryan

    ESPN analyst and former NFL coach was diagnosed with dyslexia after getting his son tested for ADHD.

    June 4, 2026
  • Alice Beard

    Kalamazoo author refused to let dyslexia stop her from telling her stories

    May 22, 2024
  • GabyGaby

    After being diagnosed with dyslexia as a small child, Dutch multimedia artist GabyGaby learned five important life lessons that helped him become a wildly successful artist.

    July 23, 2025
  • 7 Steps for Success Offers College Transition Help for Learning Disabled Students

    The transition from high school to college is difficult for any student, but even more so for students with disabilities.

    January 25, 2024
  • Why I Never Show My Work

    Dr. Michael Ryan considers whether showing your work matters if the answer is correct.

    July 7, 2025
  • Erin Brockovich

    Erin Brockovich overcame dyslexia to become the lawyer who won a $333 million class-action lawsuit—the largest of its kind in U.S. history.

    June 16, 2025
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