What could an astrophysicist have to say that could help or inspire nurses or nursing students with disabilities?
A brief glimpse into a fun, uplifting dialog with an 8 year old will shed light.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
During a question and answer session, a young girl asked Neil deGrasse Tyson:
"In your field do you have someone that is dyslexic?"
His answer was spot on!
His answer was spot on!
Neil deGrasse Tyson talked about how his colleagues and co-workers with ADD, dyslexia and autism spectrum disorder cope with not being what some people consider "normal". He stated, "having a learning disability doesn't mean you can't do the things you love. It just means you might do them a bit differently".
He went on to share examples of how people compensate and adapt to the situations they are in.
"If a person is dyslexic, they know they're a bit slower at reading, so they make extra time in their workday for reading."
"Or, if a person has social anxiety, or isn't comfortable making small talk, or has trouble reading social cues, the great thing about the field of science is that it doesn't matter as much as the work you do."
The resounding message was--
"In the Olympics what do you do when you come to a hurdle?
You jump over it!"
You can listen to the presentation and read more by clicking on the link below.
Love to hear your thoughts!
Donna
http://www.upworthy.com/a-girl-asks-neil-degrasse-tyson-if-he-knows-any-dyslexic-scientists-he-responds-with-showmanship
