CA Gov. Gavin Newsom: Thriving W Dyslexia- Spielberg, Disney, da Vinci, Einstein, R. Branson

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- (Dec. 2017). Gavin Newsom has had a successful political career. He’s served as the mayor of San Francisco, the lieutenant governor of the state of California, and is now the Governor of California. He also has dyslexia. Watch as he helps Ryan, a 13-year-old who also has dyslexia, by sharing his experiences with learning and thinking differences.

In this mentorship interview, Newsom opens up about growing up with a learning and thinking difference. Hear Newsom share some surprising tidbits about how he found out about his dyslexia (his mother tried to hide it from him) and what his experience with special education. Plus, watch as Newsom shares some personal stories about how his dyslexia still affects him today, and his day-to-day dyslexia strategies.

- Capitol Journal: Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening, 1/21/19.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-skelton-gavin-newsom-governor-dyslexia-20190121-story.html

Famous people, including Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney, Leonardo da Vinci, Tom Cruise and Albert Einstein, have battled dyslexia.

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1. Maybe that explains ...

Kimberly.

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2. How do you figure that? Dyslexia doesn't impact facial

and object imaging, or discerning personality and character that I know of.

[Polly Hennessey]

5. I think it was meant to be satirical.

Made me laugh. Keep being funny.

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6. There's no accounting for poor taste, lord

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3. I didn't realize...

That I was dyslexic until I was in college. It's a challenge.

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4. I'm a decent reader but don't have a passion

for it like a couple of family members who also excel at writing. It's great to see Newsom talking with this young student, the gov. had a rough time in school from what he said. Fortunately dyslexia is much better understood now.

- Dyslexia Thinking Skills Explained
https://madebydyslexia.blog/2017/08/16/dyslexic-thinking-skills-explained/

“It’s time we all understand dyslexia properly as a different way of thinking, not a disadvantage”. Sir Richard Branson.
With so much focus at this time of year on exam results, it’s an ideal time to write about Dyslexic Thinking Skills. Because whether you get the grades you want or not, the key to success in life is to recognise and nurture your Dyslexic Thinking.

Finding your passions; things you love to do and are naturally good at, and then working really hard to become great at them is a winning formula in whatever endeavour you choose. This is SO important for dyslexics; a passionate and determined bunch who often become ‘experts’ and ‘pioneers’ at what they do. It’s a formula that all of these amazing dyslexic thinkers use…and just look what they’ve achieved!...
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** Celebrities with Dyslexia, ADHA, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and ADHD **
https://www.understood.org/articles/en/success-stories-celebrities-with-dyslexia-adhd-and-dyscalculia

- Tim Tebow, Octavia Spencer, Daniel Radcliffe, Justin Timberlake, Keira Knightly, Anderson Cooper, Michael Phelps, Whoopi Goldberg, Lisa Ling, Richard Branson, Cher, Henry Winkler...

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7. KnR. Reminds me of how Prez Biden mentors young stutterers...