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Transforming Disability To Advantage: A Phenomenological Study Of Career Success For Dyslexics, Bonnie A. Blake
Transforming Disability To Advantage: A Phenomenological Study Of Career Success For Dyslexics, Bonnie A. Blake
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The purpose of this Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study was to understand how dyslexics’ and non-dyslexics’ perceptions about dyslexia impacted the life experiences of dyslexic individuals with successful careers. Six dyslexic participants described meaningful experiences in their lives and career success in individual, semistructured, in-person interviews in the New York tri-state area. The participants shared insights that revealed four themes: (1) Challenging Academic Experiences, (2) Thinking Differently and Creating Success, (3) Championing a Growth Mindset and Positive Thinking, and (4) Leading with Strengths and Talents.
This study explored the transformative shift from narrowly viewing dyslexia as a neurological disorder to a …