What is Dyslexia?

Challenges that can be common with Dyslexia:

• Reading may be less fluent due to trouble with sight words or sounding out words.
• Directions, projects, or information may be overwhelming when it is presented as a large amount of text.
• Written assignments and communication may take longer than expected, and errors may be more difficult for them to catch.
• Anticipated difficulties with reading or writing may lead to higher stress levels in school, work, or group situations.
• Memorisation of information can be a struggle, especially when presented in written form.

Strengths that are often found with Dyslexia:

• Creative thinking can lead to unique ideas and solutions. Dyslexics are over represented within artistic and technology communities! 
• Visualisation skills that are often above average can lead to a new way of seeing a situation or space.
• The ability to approach curiosity, exploring, and reasoning at higher than usual levels allows for spotting patterns and making connections. Dyslexia is 35 times more prevalent in entrepreneurial millionaires than in the managers they employ.
• The ability to process information differently may make their communication skills better than usual.

An important note: Obtaining a diagnosis can be a huge step in understanding why the world can seem so different, so if anything here sounds familiar, we recommend talking through questions or concerns with your healthcare provider. These are helpful resources to get started with:

• For children
• For adults

Many Other Forms of Neurodivergence

Other common neurodiverse conditions you may experience are:

• Dysgraphia
• Dyspraxia
• Dyscalculia
• Tourette Syndrome

Check back in as we create more resources for these neurodivergence in the coming weeks.

Find yourself learning more about these conditions or revising your support plan and need more info? If you are after any specific tools or support, please let us know what you need within our community.