Prince Carl Philip of Sweden made a poignant speech at the Nordic Dyslexia Congress, highlighting his personal connection to the cause. Standing before the audience, the prince explained: “You might be curious about my presence here today. One reason is that I am dyslexic myself.
” The 45-year-old elaborated on the efforts of the Prince Couple’s Foundation, which he and his wife Princess Sofia have established. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “Our foundation’s goal is to ensure that every child can express their true self,” he said. “We are dedicated to creating an inclusive society that values and supports each individual’s unique qualities, including those with dyslexia.
“Today, we know that dyslexia can be associated with creativity and strong problem-solving skills. But still, not everyone gets the help they need. “Too many children depend on their parents being able to advocate these needs.
“A lot has happened in the field of dyslexia since I was a child. Today there are fantastic educational tools. There is more research, deeper knowledge, and better understanding.
“And there are places like this congress to share knowledge and experiences. But we still have a long way to go. “We all want to contribute to an inclusive society.
A society where children with dyslexia are just as included in the education as children without dyslexia. That is one of the reasons why we are all here.” Addressing the progress in dyslexia research an.