Kate Griggs Interviewed by Gwenan Edwards

Charity founder Kate Griggs says dyslexic minds are made for the 21st century because they are naturally curious and highly creative and can think laterally.

Griggs looks at how dyslexia has shaped our past and how harnessing its powers is vital for the future. A report by the charity Made by Dyslexia and ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions showed that dyslexic thinking skills are becoming increasingly vital. At the same time, the skills many dyslexics find challenging are in decline. One in five of the population are dyslexic, and, Griggs argues, they are also hardwired with the vital skills for the future.

Griggs is a social entrepreneur and founder and chief executive of Made by Dyslexia, a global charity led by successful dyslexics that aims to train every teacher and workplace to spot, support and empower dyslexic minds. She also author of children’s book Xtraordinary People, which explains dyslexic thinking skills in children