In the century and a half since dyslexia was first described many of the greatest experts working on dyslexia have noticed this connection between dyslexic challenges in reading and spelling, and abilities in other areas. That was the topic of our book, The Dyslexic Advantage, and it’s also the topic of a growing number of scientific research papers. That’s why a complete understanding of the meaning and significance of having a dyslexic kind of mind must always include an understanding of the benefits that can come from having such a mind.
