Average Quote by Jackie French
“A lot of dyslexic kids are actually more intelligent than average and are very good, because they've got very good memories, at disguising the fact that they can't read or have got problems in reading and literacy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Australian author Jackie French, 2015
Dyslexic children often develop strong compensatory skills, especially memory, which can mask reading difficulties and reveal high intelligence.
In simple terms: Dyslexic kids can be very smart, using memory to hide reading problems.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture hidden strengths.
Themes
education
neurodiversity
intelligence
memory
Mood
empathetic
insightful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parental support
- learning accommodations
- self‑advocacy
Key Concepts
Compensatory strategies
cognitive diversity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators balance support for reading with encouragement of strengths?
- What strategies help dyslexic students leverage memory without ignoring literacy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the need for targeted reading interventions.
