Why Business Needs People With Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder And Dyslexia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2017-10-13 03:00
Just when you thought that people who have learning differences would not succeed in life, you'll find proof that it is the exact opposite. In our world today, you will find that those who are more successful in life are that people who have Asperger's, ADHD, ADD or Dyslexia. A lot of the people in the business industry suffer from different learning disorders.

Interesting article for the parents of dyslexic children

One great example of a person who suffers from a learning disorder called Dyslexia is Sir Richard Branson. He owns the successful business group the Virgin Group. We can also find him often sharing how one can be dyslexic but still succeed. Just keep in mind that whatever success these people have they were able to achieve if because one, they did not give up and two they know how to handle the disorders they have and use it to their advantage.
Today many suffer from the opposite prejudice. Software firms gobble up anti-social geeks. Hedge funds hoover up equally oddball quants.
~ The Economist

Key Takeaways:

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Thirty-five percent of entrepreneurs actually suffers from dyslexia.
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People with ADD are more likely to run a business and find easier ways to do things.
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People once known as ‘geeks” in high school are now known as “cool” in the workforce.
Read the full article here:
https://www.dyslexiadaily.com/blog/business-needs-people-aspergers-syndrome-attention-deficit-disorder-dyslexia