Embracing Different Abilities with Katey Fortun | Ep. 83

In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha and Lauren talk with Katey Fortun, who shares her remarkable journey from being diagnosed with dyslexia at age 10 to becoming a successful college graduate, interior designer, multi-million dollar account executive, university lecturer, and podcast host.Katey discusses her struggles with early education and how she emerged stronger, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating different abilities. She shares insights on how parents can better support their neurodivergent children by focusing on their strengths, advocating for them, and employing practical strategies. 00:57 Introduction to Katey Fortun02:04 Katey's Early Struggles with Dyslexia08:36 Discovering Dyslexia in the Family11:52 Celebrating Different Abilities16:02 Advice for Parents of Neurodivergent Children21:51 Discovering Passions and Career Paths22:59 Embracing and Celebrating Individual Strengths23:49 Advocacy and Self-Advocacy Strategies25:34 Resources and Tools for Success29:28 The Importance of Self-Advocacy30:25 Connecting and Finding Support32:13 Fun and Hobbies: Finding Joy in Puzzles34:52 Final Thoughts and Highlights Neurodiversity in Harmony Summit: www.everybrainisdifferent.com/register Website: https://kateyfortun.com/Podcast: https://kateyfortun.com/podcastShop Katey Fortun: https://shopkateyfortun.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katey.fortunLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katey-fortun-3126942a/ Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.comEmail: [email protected] Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent