Made By Dyslexia launches film showing a girl's journey with dyslexia diagnosis
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
Made By Dyslexia launches film showing a girl's journey with dyslexia diagnosis
9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
The film, released today, aims to support newly diagnosed children and adults and features a personal narrative to foster understanding.
Space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin shares her own late diagnosis and highlights how dyslexic thinking fosters creativity, resilience, and problem-solving.
The initiative seeks to shift perceptions of dyslexia from focusing on difficulties to celebrating strengths, encouraging society to recognize the value of neurodiverse thinking.
How can adults reframe their dyslexic traits into career-defining superpowers?
Will AI make the creative skills of dyslexic thinkers essential for future jobs?
Can dyslexia be both a celebrated 'gift' and a disability needing legal protection?
Why do 40% of self-made millionaires show signs of dyslexia?
Is dyslexia the secret trait behind many of history's greatest innovators?
Do our schools systematically fail the 20% of students who are dyslexic?
Made By Dyslexia’s 2026 Film Launch Targets 90% of Children Affected by Harmful Dyslexia Descriptions Online
Overview
Made By Dyslexia premiered the animated short film "What Is Dyslexia?" on April 25, 2026, both at London's BFI IMAX and online globally, aiming to replace harmful, deficit-focused descriptions of dyslexia that cause fear and hopelessness in children and parents. The film’s empowering narrative and unique animation highlight dyslexic strengths like creativity and problem-solving, which align with key skills needed in today’s workforce. Through a strategic "search hijack" campaign, public engagement boosts the film’s visibility, making it the top resource in dyslexia searches. Schools worldwide are encouraged to screen the film and join training programs, fostering understanding and nurturing dyslexic thinking in education. This effort supports a broader vision aligned with global goals for inclusive education and reduced inequalities.