Description
Book Synopsis For aspiring journalists, the challenges of dyslexia can seem insurmountable, especially in the face of an educational system that is ill-equipped to help. Many with dyslexia and related learning and attention deficit disorders also struggle with low self-esteem and emotional health, leading to the assumption that they cannot succeed, especially in a profession dominated by reading and writing.
This book profiles famous broadcast journalists who overcame the long-overlooked, often misdiagnosed learning disability, dyslexia, to succeed at the highest level. Among them are Emmy Award winners, including CNN''s Anderson Cooper and Robyn Curnow, NBC''s Richard Engel, and ABC''s Byron Pitts. For students and practicing journalists, it is a resource to learn more about dyslexia and how best to approach covering the invisible disability. Each of the journalists profiled offer advice into the best practices in researching, interviewing, writing, and presenting issues related to
Table of Contents
Foreword by Kate Griggs
Preface by Tony Silvia
Introduction by Suzanne Arena
1. What Is Dyslexia?
2. Images of Dyslexia in Media
3. Fred W. Friendly
4. Anderson Cooper
5. Byron Pitts
6. Robyn Curnow
7. Gabrielle Emanuel
8. Jill Wellington
9. Richard Engel
10. The Journalist's Role as Change Agent
11. Resources for Journalists Covering Dyslexia and Disability
Appendices
A. "Millions Have Dyslexia, Few Understand It" by Gabrielle Emanuel
B. "Raising a Child with Dyslexia: 3 Things Parents Can Do" by Gabrielle Emanuel
C. "Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named" by Gabrielle Emanuel
D. Recognizing If Your Child Is Dyslexic
E. Fun Facts About Dyslexia
F. Famous Dyslexics in History
G. "5 Reasons Why Dyslexics Make Great Communicators" by Kate Griggs
H. Helpful Links and Resources on Reading
Chapter Notes
Select Bibliography
Index
