Are there specific professions people with dyslexia should pursue?
No, individuals can succeed in varied fields despite their dyslexia. Examples include: Ann Bancroft – First woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles. David Boies – Trial lawyer whose high-profile clients have included former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Napster, and the U.S. Justice Dept. in its antitrust suit against Microsoft. Erin Brokovich – Real-life heroine who exposed a cover-up by a major California utility that was contaminating the local water supply. Their actions had severe, even deadly consequences to the members of the community. With her help, the townspeople were awarded a $333 million settlement, the largest ever in a U.S. direct-action lawsuit. (Julia Roberts played her in the movie with the same name.) Stephen J. Cannell – Author and Emmy Award-winning TV producer and writer, who has created or co-created more than 38 shows, of which he has scripted more than 350 episodes and produced or executive produced more than 1,500 episodes.
