The gifts of dyslexia: HBO doc sheds light on learning disability

Over the past 20 years, Stu Shader, of Pleasanton, has worked for some of the biggest tech companies in the country, including Apple, Hyperion, PeopleSoft and Microsoft, where he currently sells software to eBay and Intel.

What are the keys to his success? He’s a brilliant communicator, able to see the big picture and “boil things down” [Read more...]

Dyspraxia can be serious – it deserves more recognition

Imagine you’re a healthy adult with a good university degree but struggle to pour a drink without spilling it, direct people across a building, or remember what you’ve just been told clearly. This is a typical picture of someone with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia, or developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), affects co-ordination, spatial awareness [Read more...]

Social Widgets powered by AB-WebLog.com.