Neurodiverse – Page 4

June 28, 2019

A Real Game Changer Katie Goode – Games Developer

However, when she was at school, although she was clearly a very bright student, she fell behind. In some subjects she struggled greatly, yet at the same time, she was exceptionally good at others. Clearly she was demonstrating a spiky profile to her strengths and weaknesses. For years it wasn’t…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

In at The Deep End James Thompson -South African rowing champion

Globally, we know that neurodivergent people exist. Globally, we know that there is a multitude of famous people who are neurodivergent. Recently, I was able interview James Thompson; a South African rowing champion; a gold medalist Coxless four at the London 2012 Olympics and a gold medallist at the World…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Over Coming the Challenges Pamela Uddin – BBC The Apprentice

Most people will remember seeing the memorable video clip of Susan Boyle’s audition for Britain’s Got Talent and witnessing the public reaction before she sang. A similar story played out a number of years ago regarding Pamela Uddin. Pamela Uddin is an entrepreneur who set up the charity Alexia Agency. …READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Someone to Watch George Bamford – Bamford Watch Department / JCB

George Bamford is a successful entrepreneur that happens to be dyslexic and the owner of Bamford Watch Department, based in Mayfair London. George set up his business 15 years ago out of an interest and a hobby that he later he turned around into a success. He eventually wanted to…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Dyslexic Actors Tips Steven Robertson- BBC Shetland

Tips for Actors 1 – Time As a student and as a working actor the best help you can hope for is as much extra time as possible. Things have to be read slower and have to be read more often. This will mean having to set alarm clocks for…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Creative Alphabet Daniel Britton -Dyslexia Typeface

The objective and beauty of art is the ability to communicate. But what happens if an art creator has gone out of their way to make something that not only looks unusual but also successfully does it in a number of mediums. Picasso was a prolific master craftsman who was…READ MORE

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Dyslexic Actors Tips Steven Robertson- BBC Shetland