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Celebrities With Dyslexia, ADHD and Dyscalculia
From Justin Timberlake to Whoopi Goldberg, many celebrities who learn and think differently. Read ab…
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Video: Gavin Newsom Opens Up About His Dyslexia
Did you know that Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, has dyslexia? In this video, he a…
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Video: Comedian Dena Blizzard Opens Up About Her Daughter’s Anxiety
Watch as comedian Dena Blizzard, creator of One Funny Mother, talks about her daughter's journey wit…
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STEM Stars Who Learn and Think Differently
Inspire your child with success stories about scientists with learning disabilities like dyslexia. P…
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10 Oscar Winners With Dyslexia
There are lots of Oscar winners with dyslexia. See this list of Academy Award winners with dyslexia.…
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11 Children’s Book Authors With Dyslexia
Kids with dyslexia may relate to authors who, like them, struggle with reading. Discover 11 children…
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Entrepreneurs Who Learn and Think Differently
Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson say that learning and thinking differently helped them build thei…
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Video: Garett Bolles, NFL Player Who Learns and Thinks Differently
Garett Bolles is an offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. He also has learning and attention issu…
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14 Musicians Who Learn and Think Differently
This eclectic group of singers, songwriters and performers have one thing in common: They all learn …
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Video: Michelle Carter Wins Olympic Gold With Dyslexia and ADHD
School was never easy for Michelle Carter, who has dyslexia and ADHD. But she found her talent and i…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Superstar Cher Triumphs With Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Cher has dyslexia, dyscalculia and many awards to her famous name. Learn how reading and math issues…
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Video: Actor Bex Taylor-Klaus on Being Kicked Out of School and Embracing “Different Wiring”
Actor Bex Taylor-Klaus of "The Killing" and "Voltron" talks about struggling with learning and atten…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Why Journalist Lisa Ling Was “Relieved” by Her ADHD Diagnosis
Learn how journalist Lisa Ling discovered she has ADHD—and why she believes her attention issues hav…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Dyslexia Can’t Stop Octavia Spencer’s Success
Dyslexia made Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer nervous about reading aloud for the audio versio…
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8 Women Who’ve Made Life Better for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
Simone Biles and Anna Gillingham are just two of the women who've made life better for people who le…
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Celebrity Spotlight: “Henry Danger” Actor Jace Norman Uses Dyslexia to His Advantage
On screen, Jace Norman is the star of Nickelodeon's popular show, "Henry Danger." Off screen he's sh…
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Video: Paul Rabil, World-Famous Lacrosse Player, Opens Up Learning and Thinking Differently
Watch as Paul Rabil talks about going from a student with learning disabilities to a world-famous la…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Cara Delevingne on Dyspraxia, Depression and Kicking Butt as an Actress
Find out what helped Cara Delevingne with dyspraxia and depression. Learn how she trained for Valeri…
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Video: Journalist Byron Pitts on Faith, Family, and Overcoming Reading Challenges
Hear Byron Pitts' inspiring story about going from a poor child in Baltimore who couldn't read to a …
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Video: Stanley Cup Champ Brent Sopel on Hiding Reading Struggles “Behind His Stick”
Former Chicago Blackhawk and Stanley Cup winner Brent Sopel opens up about his struggle with reading…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Anderson Cooper No Longer Hides His Dyslexia
As a kid, Anderson Cooper hid his dyslexia from his peers. Now an award-winning news anchor, he cred…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Why will.i.am Says ADHD Fuels His Creativity
Will.i.am, Grammy-award winning founder of the Black Eyed Peas, credits his mom and ADHD for helping…
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Celebrity Quotes: Learning From Challenges
Ever wonder what famous people have to say about their learning and attention issues? Here, quotes f…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Singer-Songwriter Florence Welch Is Proud of Her Dyspraxia
Florence Welch is the dazzling voice behind the band Florence + the Machine. She also has dyspraxia.…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Salma Hayek Owns Her Dyslexia
Salma Hayek says dyslexia is part of her identity. Read how it didn't hold her back as an actress, p…
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Celebrity Spotlight: How Michael Phelps’ ADHD Helped Him Make Olympic History
He's the most decorated Olympian of all time. Find out how Michael Phelps' trouble with focus helped…
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Celebrity Spotlight: Mary Tyler Moore Was Grateful to Finally Discover Her Dyscalculia
The beloved star of the famed "Mary Tyler Moore Show" had a tough time learning and making friends a…
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Video: New England Patriot Lawrence Guy on Overcoming Stigma and Being Your Best
NFL football player Lawrence Guy talks about growing up with learning disabilities and playing profe…
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Video: 9 Questions With Max Brooks on His Dyslexia Challenges and Successes
Max Brooks, author of World War Z, talks about growing up with dyslexia and how he became a writer.
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Elected Officials With Dyslexia
These elected officials with dyslexia didn't allow reading issues to hold them back. Read about poli…
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Athletes Who Learn and Think Differently
Looking for inspiring stories about athletes who learn and think differently? See this roundup of Ol…
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From Leonardo da Vinci to Muhammad Ali: Learning and Thinking Differently in History
Did Agatha Christie have dyslexia? Did Thomas Edison have ADHD? Historians say figures from the past…
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9 Presidents Who Made a Difference in Education
Learn about U.S. presidents who made an impact on education. See how these 9 recent presidents made …
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Thanks, Mom: Quotes From Celebrities Who Learn and Think Differently
For these celebrities who learn and think differently, Mom's support was extra valuable to their suc…
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Video: Brad Falchuk on Thriving With Dyslexia
Brad Falchuk is a successful writer, producer and director in Hollywood. But he once was a young boy…
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Daymond John and Mom: Learning From Experience
Hear from "Shark Tank" star Daymond John and his mom, Shark Mama John, as they talk about his childh…
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Video: Actress Wendy Davis on Having ADHD and Parenting a Child With ADHD
Wendy Davis, of Lifetime's "Army Wives," talks about growing up with ADHD and her daughter's diagnos…
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Video: Race Car Driver Dusty Davis on Growing Up With ADHD
Hear from professional race car driver Dusty Davis and his parents on the challenges of ADHD—and str…
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Video: Actor Kenny Johnson on His Dyslexia Struggles and Successes
Watch actor Kenny Johnson, of The Shield, Cold Case and more, on his struggles and successes with dy…
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Video: Talent Agent Ari Emanuel on Having Dyslexia and Raising Kids With Dyslexia
Talent agent Ari Emanuel talks about growing up with dyslexia and how it's different for his kids to…
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Celebrities With Dyslexia, ADHD and Dyscalculia
From Justin Timberlake to Whoopi Goldberg, many celebrities who learn and think differently. Read ab…
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At the Heart of It: 30 Personal Stories About Learning and Thinking Differently
Read inspiring personal stories from people who learn and think differently, and have challenges lik…
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Oscar Winner Iñárritu Draws on ADHD as He Makes Films
Alejandro González Iñárritu, who has ADHD, won the 2016 Best Director Academy Award for “The Revenan…
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ADHD Success Stories
Share these ADHD success stories with your child. These celebrities and successful adults and childr…