An Inspirational Dyslexic

Mollie King

When you see a picture of Mollie what do you think?

• Pretty• Blonde• Slim• Talented• Smiley

Yes she is all of those but she is also dyslexic.

How has it affected her?

• Fear of Reading Aloud.• Poor Short Term Memory• Gets words/letters in the wrong order.• Visual difficulties (used coloured overlays at

school.)• Reading and Revision took her longer than her

peers.• Organisation and Time Keeping

The importance of the Label of Dyslexia

“I didn’t know I had it till I was eight, I thought I was just stupid.”

Peer Understanding“My friend Charlotte, always used to sit next to

me in class, and if I struggled reading a difficult word she would help by whispering the words to me.”

Self-esteem

• Like many dyslexics Mollie has a fear of reading aloud in public, as it emphasises her difficulties with reading.

• She used to dread being asked to read aloud in front of the class.

• She feels under pressure.

Positivity• “Being dyslexic has made me a really hard

worker.”• Achieved 3 Grade A’s at A- Level

The Gift of Dyslexia• “I’m still good at other things such as maths.”• “Someone once told me that, if you’re

dyslexic, you’re more likely to be creative. I find it a lot easier to express myself through singing and dancing.”

The Gift of Dyslexia• Mollie has used her dyslexia as an advantage.

It has helped her become determined to achieve her dream as a singer.

• Many dyslexics like Mollie are very creative people and have talents in art, music or dance.

• Mollie hasn’t let it hold her back.

Determination• Mollie at school had quite a severe form of

dyslexia and found school really hard.• Although with determination and the

development of coping strategies, her difficulties with reading and writing have improved.

Coping Strategies• “I’m careful to check what I write before I

Tweet.”• She does a lot of reading to help her reading

ability.• Avoids pressurising situations such as reading

aloud in public.• Used a coloured sheet at school to help her

with the order of words.

Proud of Learning Differently• Mollie recently attended 10 Downing Street,

to help promote children learning differently and how having dyslexia can be a positive thing.

Winner of Dyslexia Action Inspiring Dyslexic Celebrity

The award• This year Dyslexia Action are hosting the 10th

Annual Awards Ceremony, in aid of the It's ME! Learning Fund, at The Savoy Hotel London. Every year we present an award to a dyslexic celebrity who has provided inspiration through their achievements

• Mollie on being nominated:

What Can We Learn From Mollie?

• Being dyslexic does not mean you are stupid.• Needing Extra- Help is nothing to be ashamed

of.• Dyslexia shouldn’t hold you back.• If you work hard enough you can achieve your

dreams.

Mollie Moments

• On TV Mollie was asked to spell karaoke. She had a dyslexic moment and started off by saying C,H. She then phonetically sounded out the word.

• Mollie is proof anything is possible and Dyslexia shouldn’t hold you back!

• She is an inspiration to anyone who has the condition.