Our Typo Life

Jacob's dyslexia story: from struggling in school to an EdD, to talking about dyslexia online | Ep3

Our Typo Life

Show Notes

Jacob shares his dyslexia story - from learning he has dyslexia at a young age, reading his first book about dyslexia, getting an EdD, to now educating others about how dyslexia impacts people beyond reading and writing and writing a book about dyslexia.

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Jacob also offers dyslexia coaching at ⁠⁠Blue J Coaching⁠⁠ to support dyslexic individuals in better understanding their dyslexic brain, clarifying their goals, building strategies, and developing skills to navigate specific challenges or achieve personal or professional growth.

Chapters: 00:00 When did Jacob find out he is dyslexic? 04:11 When did Kathy learn Jacob is dyslexic? 06:46 Being dyslexic in college 13:35 Listening to a book about dyslexia 24:05 Talking about dyslexia online 34:04 Counseling & coaching for dyslexics 34:38 Am I actually dyslexic? 36:52 Book update

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