What’s it like to be a contestant on a reality TV show when you’ve got ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia? Just ask Lizzie Acker from The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk about baking and “brain fuzz” with Lizzie, the Bake Off contestant from Liverpool, England. Lizzie celebrated her learning differences on the show with an “extraordinary” cake to represent her brain. Find out why she decided to talk about her differences — and the impact it’s having on others. Plus, hear Lizzie’s idea for a cookbook for neurodivergent kids. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. 

Related resources 

• Download: Decorate a cake to show how your brain works
• Understanding developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
• Are dyspraxia and DCD the same thing?
• ADHD and creativity

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