When you’re dyslexic, you think a little differently. This xtraordinary way of thinking makes you good at all sorts of things. When we’re good at something, we do it so much that we become xtraordinary at it! When we grow up, we use our xtraordinary powers to help us become xtraordinarily good at our jobs.
There are 7 types of Xtraordinary superpowers. You might be one of them or a mixture of a few.
Great communicators. Elaborate explainers. Persuasive. Tells tall tales. Invents stories. Loves stories & films. When they grow up, Storytellers can be journalists, teachers, writers, politicians or campaigners.
Fidgets ‘on the go’. Physical risk takers. Sports/ball skills. Balance. Climbing. Skateboarding. Gymnastics. When they grow up, Movers often become musicians, sports people, dancers, choreographers or firefighters.
Born to entertain. Music and Rhythm. Singing. Dancing. Jokers. Expressive Arts. Likes putting on a show. When they grow up, Entertainers often become actors, musicians, salespeople, PR people or presenters.
Loves: daydreaming, making up games & imaginary worlds, creating dens and getting lost in their imagination. When they grow up, Imaginers often become scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, actors or filmmakers.
Constantly asks why, why not? Challenges norms. Always curious. Problem solvers. Explains things to all. When they grow up, Questioners often become spies, entrepreneurs, journalists, writers or change-makers.
Naturally good at: jigsaws, puzzles, Lego, building things, making things, cooking, crafts, art & painting. When they grow up, Makers often become architects, chefs, designers, gardeners, artists or programmers.
Driven to serve. Peacemakers. Social Organisers. Busybodies. Helpers. Charmers. Carers. Leaders. When they grow up, People People often become nurses, doctors, teachers, care-workers or managers.
People who are “made by dyslexia” find some things trickier – especially school work. It can make you feel like you have to work harder than other kids to do the same thing.
Things like:
When we find things difficult, it can make us feel embarrassed, or even stupid, when we are absolutely NOT stupid!
But with the right support, we can learn to do all these challenging things well enough. The most important thing is to find your dyslexic superpower and do lots of it!
This brilliant book will help you understand the 7 ‘Xtraordinary’ strengths that come with dyslexia. It’s a brilliant way to explain dyslexia to all kids.
He is Made By Dyslexia's British Young Ambassador! At 7 years old, he spotted his dyslexic talent was cooking! Now he has his own CBBC cooking show & cookbook. See why Omari and his mum are passionate about encouraging others.
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