Episode 29: A Dyslexia Journey with Chantal Gagnon
Description
Chantal was diagnosed at a young age with both dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome. She takes us through her journey from her education to the workplace, In each milestone, she describes her challenges and the hurdles she had to overcome. In particular how the workplace, from her experience, is rigid to understanding and adapting to Neurodiverse Talent.
We then leap into advocacy for dyslexia and how she supports the professional dyslexia community with her business Socolo which custom-designed notebooks which make it easier to write.
Key Take-Aways
What is Irlen Syndrome
How to manage Irlen Syndrome
Internship & Employment Experiences
Workplace Isolation
The Dream Job
Announcement of Unmasking Day
Socolo
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