Headstrong: Inside the Hidden World of Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Living in the hidden world of Dyslexia and ADHD is part of every day life for some people. Even though they love words, trying to read poetry or a novel is like listening to music with only half of the notes.

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HEADSTRONG: Introduction

1 of 7 Living in the hidden world of Dyslexia and ADHD is part of every day life for some people. Even though they love words, trying to read poetry or a novel is like listening to music with only half of the notes. 


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HEADSTRONG: Part 2

2 of 7 Narrator Ben Foss discusses what it is like living with Dyslexia and ADHD, the two most common forms of learning differences.


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HEADSTRONG: Part 3

3 of 7Kids are learning how to read in 2nd and 3rd grade. People with Dyslexia and ADHD struggle with reading, often making them feel left out and powerless.


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HEADSTRONG: Part 4

4 of 7 When narrator Ben Foss started law school he had a sunny disposition, but then soon realized his Dyslexia was going to make it an uphill battle to keep up.


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HEADSTRONG: Part 5

5 of 7 Ben Foss was pushed to a breaking point in law school and he became depressed. He started talking openly about his Dyslexia which helped, and he ended up completing Business School and Law School at Stanford.


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HEADSTRONG: Part 6

6 of 7 Ben Foss was pushed to a breaking point in law school and he became depressed. He started talking openly about his Dyslexia which helped, and he ended up completing Business School and Law School at Stanford.


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HEADSTRONG: Part 7

7 of 7 Joe Stutts' fight to take on dyslexia discrimination in the workplace has made a huge impact. Stephanie May believes that helping people achieve their potential in literacy and intelligence is part of the American dream.


Part 7


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