This is the idea at the heart of the charity founded by mother and campaigner Kate Griggs, celebrating the talents of people with dyslexia, as well as tackling the difficulties they face.
But without the right support and encouragement from specially trained teachers, Griggs believes many dyslexic children may not even become literate and numerate, let alone fulfil their potential.
"Dyslexics invented the car, the plane and electricity. They are five times more likely to be entrepreneurs," says Griggs. "Dyslexia is a combination of abilities and difficulties and teachers need to be given the skills so they can recognise and deal with dyslexia."
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