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RubyConf AU 2018 | Sydney | Australia March 8th & 9th, 2018 Organisers: Melissa Kaulfuss (@melissakaulfuss), Nicholas Bruning (@thetron), Sharon Vaughan (@Sharon_AV) & Nadia Vu (@nadiavu_) MCs: Melissa Kaulfuss & Nicholas Bruning Sponsored by: Envato, Culture Amp, Lookahead, Reinteractive, Oneflare, Shippit, Twilio, The Conversation, Netflix, Disco, Heroku, REA Group
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The video titled "Dyslexia and Developers" features Tom Gamon speaking at RubyConf AU 2018. In his talk, Tom shares his personal experiences and insights as a developer with dyslexia, aiming to raise awareness about the challenges faced by dyslexic individuals in the tech industry. Key points discussed in the presentation include: - **Understanding Dyslexia**: Tom clarifies common misconceptions about dyslexia, emphasizing that it does not correlate with reduced intelligence or inability to learn. He highlights that dyslexia affects phonological reasoning, but many dyslexics find effective coping strategies. - **Diversity in Abilities**: Dyslexics can have unique strengths, particularly in high-level information processing, problem-solving, and creativity, which can benefit programming and development work. Negative stereotypes often overlook these abilities. - **Challenges**: Programming can present specific difficulties for dyslexics, such as issues with reading, writing, and maintaining organization in their tasks. Tom points out that these can hinder performance, especially in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. - **Tools and Strategies**: The speaker discusses various tools and strategies he uses to overcome these challenges. These include utilizing effective Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), innovative fonts like OpenDyslexic for better reading flow, organizational tools like GIT hooks, and personal note-taking methods to manage information overload. - **Navigating Work Dynamics**: Tom stresses the importance of communication and understanding within teams, advocating for patience and clarity in project management to improve collaboration with dyslexic developers. - **Contributions of Dyslexic Developers**: He concludes by reinforcing that dyslexia should not deter anyone from pursuing a development career. Dyslexics often excel in areas that require innovative thinking and problem-solving, contributing positively to development teams. Tom's overall message emphasizes the need for empathy and support in fostering an inclusive and productive work environment for all developers, regardless of their cognitive differences. By focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, teams can leverage the unique perspectives of dyslexic individuals, ultimately benefiting the technology sector as a whole.
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