Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed

S4E6: The Dyslexic Brain - Communication, Assumptions, and Self-Awareness


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Join us as we dive into the intricacies of living with dyslexia. This episode, airing during Dyslexia Awareness Month, explores the daily challenges dyslexic people face, from misinterpreting text messages and emails to the exhaustion of having to work harder to comprehend information. We discuss the importance of self-awareness and how to navigate assumptions in relationships and the workplace. We also touch on the sensitive topic of disclosing dyslexia to employers and the societal need for better communication, regardless of learning differences.

Chapters: 0:00 Welcome

0:32 Communication Challenges

1:51 Dyslexia and Exhaustion

3:00 Self-Awareness and Mistakes

3:45 Dyslexia in the Workplace

7:08 The Power of Questions

15:37 Dyslexia Statistics

17:18 The Hereditary Factor

20:59 Getting Tested

22:44 Closing Remarks

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Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedBy Brent Sopel & Juliet Hahn

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