Truth About Dyslexia

Do you get frustrated when someone tries to offer you unsolicited advice, does it get your back up? On the other hand do you find yourself trying to solve others problems? Many of us live the hypocritical way of life as dyslexics. In this podcast I share why I think dyslexics are more prone to this challenge.

This is a great memory technique for those of us with dyslexia. To remember things we are studying. I start off talking about smell then we dive in to visualisation and memory. Enjoy!

Relationships can be tough for those with Dyslexia. It took me years to work it out. It was painful for me and my partners. I wanted to share 5 problems I had with previous partners and share some Learnings from where I am now.

I feel like sharing some powerful learnings I’m testing with my own dyslexic and ADHD brain. The one about breathing is a bit mind bending from my initial experiments! Enjoy.

One of the big questions I get asked is about the cross over of ADHD and Dyslexia. So when I came across a study done at the end of 2022 I wanted to share a few thoughts. Here is a link to the study I cite - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221020112823.htm

Dyslexia can really lead to your mind running away and leaving you in an emotional wasteland of low productivity. I felt that on Monday. Here is how I ‘finally’ got out of it.

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" with your host, Stephen! 🎙️ In this eye-opening podcast, we dive deep into the sensory world of dyslexic individuals. 🌈 Ever wondered why they might find it hard to focus in a noisy room or why they're sensitive to light and temperature? 🤔 We've got you covered!

We explore how dyslexics process a whirlwind of stimuli all at once, making it a challenge to filter out distractions. 🌀 Imagine trying to play a football match where everyone's shouting instructions at you, the sun's in your eyes, and you're also trying to remember your game strategy. ⚽ That's a day in the life of a dyslexic person.

We also delve into how dyslexics link new information to what they already know, a bit like connecting the dots in a complex play on the pitch. 🤓⚽ But this mental gymnastics takes a lot of focus, so don't be surprised if they miss a pass—or a point in conversation—now and then.

Lastly, we tackle the challenges dyslexics face in work environments, especially in open-plan offices. 🏢 Think of it as playing on a pitch with too many distractions—loud fans, uneven turf, and unpredictable weather. 🌦️ Noise-cancelling headphones can be a game-changer, but self-awareness is the real MVP. 🎧

So tune in to understand, empathise, and learn how to better support the dyslexic individuals in your life. 🎧🌟

This was brought to my attention the other day. Something I had heard of - object permanence. Then I’m my dogging understanding emotional permanence has a few bells going off. Usually associated with ADHD I see this a lot with people with dyslexia diagnosis. Here are a few thoughts.

This is something I struggle with daily. But it has gotten much better over the years and I wanted to share a few learnings.