“The school system treats neurodiverse students so badly, we need a lifetime of deprogramming. Dyslexics have to forge our own path. We’re different. More important than dyslexics succeeding in school is their self-esteem remaining intact throughout the process. Kids need to know that, with a slight change of parameters, dyslexia has been proven to be a positive. If I could pick a standard brain or a unique one, I would pick mine. Every time.”