discussingthedyslexicbraiDec 17, 2019Dyslexia The GiftDecember has arrived and it’s the long awaited run-up to Christmas. The advents calendars are out in abundance, Christmas songs are...
discussingthedyslexicbraiDec 5, 2019Why Dyslexia Matters Why does dyslexia matter? Listening to the rain lashing down outside on a cold dark evening I asked myself this question. In my usual...
discussingthedyslexicbraiNov 24, 2019The Dyslexic-Anxiety OverlapPersistent fear or worry over something that ‘might’ happen, anxiety can be extremely emotionally draining and debilitating. Being a bit...
discussingthedyslexicbraiNov 9, 2019Writing WoesMuch the same as reading, writing is an awesome skill adapted, developed and perfected by humans. It is utterly amazing how individuals...
discussingthedyslexicbraiOct 25, 2019Reading and Visual StressA skill that is learnt and developed across the lifespan, reading is an essential part of human life. It allows us to make sense of and...
discussingthedyslexicbraiOct 1, 2019The Struggles of a Dyslexic AdultDyslexia is a life-long persistent neurodiversity. It is not a learning difficulty that can be cured or ‘snapped out’ of. So often when I...
discussingthedyslexicbraiJul 25, 2019Handwriting and Dyslexia What an earth does that say? Is that English? Can you read that? These are just some of the select few comments I have received about my...
discussingthedyslexicbraiJun 30, 2019Coping with the Dyslexic BrainAll dyslexics develop their own unique set of ‘life hacks’ and coping strategies. This ‘modus operandi’, or method of operation, is vital...
discussingthedyslexicbraiJun 3, 2019University and DyslexiaGoing to university was an interesting and eventful four years for me. Some people go merely to study, some to socialise and others a...
discussingthedyslexicbraiMay 8, 2019The Life of a TechnophobeI am a self-confessed technophobe. Alongside being a chocoholic, cake lover, football enthusiast and Harry Potter nerd! This isn’t the...
discussingthedyslexicbraiApr 9, 2019The Importance of Support NetworksThis time round I have opted to discuss a more ‘light-hearted’, yet still crucial, topic surrounding dyslexia: support networks. Whether...
discussingthedyslexicbraiMar 23, 2019The Dark side of Dyslexia: StigmaI'm finally back after quite a long absence, my apologises! Hopefully I will be able to get back on track now and keeping on posting...
discussingthedyslexicbraiFeb 27, 2019The Art of Procrastination Distracting oneself, putting off something and avoiding a task are all elements of procrastination. It becomes habitual and part of one’s...
discussingthedyslexicbraiFeb 13, 2019Dyslexia and Self-esteemI’ve been pondering this post for several months now, as self-esteem is a topic that I find very personally interesting and relatable....
discussingthedyslexicbraiJan 20, 2019Discussing the Dyslexic Mathematical BrainHello all I’m finally back with the next instalment! Apologises for my long absence, things have been pretty mad since the turn of the...