Reading and Visual Stress
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Oct 1, 2019
The Struggles of a Dyslexic Adult
Dyslexia is a life-long persistent neurodiversity. It is not a learning difficulty that can be cured or ‘snapped out’ of. So often when I...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Jul 25, 2019
Handwriting 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...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Jun 30, 2019
Coping with the Dyslexic Brain
All dyslexics develop their own unique set of ‘life hacks’ and coping strategies. This ‘modus operandi’, or method of operation, is vital...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Jun 3, 2019
University and Dyslexia
Going to university was an interesting and eventful four years for me. Some people go merely to study, some to socialise and others a...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- May 8, 2019
The Life of a Technophobe
I am a self-confessed technophobe. Alongside being a chocoholic, cake lover, football enthusiast and Harry Potter nerd! This isn’t the...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Apr 9, 2019
The Importance of Support Networks
This time round I have opted to discuss a more ‘light-hearted’, yet still crucial, topic surrounding dyslexia: support networks. Whether...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Mar 23, 2019
The Dark side of Dyslexia: Stigma
I'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...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Feb 27, 2019
The 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...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Feb 13, 2019
Dyslexia and Self-esteem
I’ve been pondering this post for several months now, as self-esteem is a topic that I find very personally interesting and relatable....
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Jan 20, 2019
Discussing the Dyslexic Mathematical Brain
Hello all I’m finally back with the next instalment! Apologises for my long absence, things have been pretty mad since the turn of the...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Dec 18, 2018
To Remember or Not to Remember: Memory Strategies for Dyslexics
To be honest I will tell anyone who will listen that my memory is abysmal. Looking back over my dyslexia diagnostic assessment report...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Nov 29, 2018
Putting a Positive Spin on Dyslexia
Adhering to the negativity bias outlined in the previous post, I initially found thinking and writing about the positive of dyslexia more...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Nov 29, 2018
The Negativity Around the Neurodiversity
“How can you be dyslexic, you have a master’s degree”? “Why should you get extra time as you don’t get extra time is life”. These are...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Nov 15, 2018
Dyslexia and Driving
I started my first ever driving lessons in July this year. Now, nearly five months on and almost fifty hours of lessons I have discovered...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Nov 1, 2018
That Overwhelming Feeling: My Worst Nightmares as a Dyslexic
Banking, train timetables, London tube maps and filling in forms are just some of the life activities that are a nightmare for me. Even...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Oct 20, 2018
A Grand Welcome
Good morning, good afternoon or good evening wherever you are in the world! First and foremost I must thank you for taking time out of...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Oct 20, 2018
Dyslexia Does Not Impair Intelligence! What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a term we often hear. It is bounded around like a ping pong ball, but is often misunderstood and shrouded with speculation...
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discussingthedyslexicbrai
- Oct 20, 2018
Dyslexia: My Story
Hi folks, hope you are all well? At last I’m ready to launch by personal dyslexia story post hot off the press! Hopefully my story won’t...
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