• Truth About Dyslexia - Help For Adults With Dyslexia

  • By: Stephen Martin
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Truth About Dyslexia - Help For Adults With Dyslexia

By: Stephen Martin
  • Summary

  • Are you an adult with dyslexia? Maybe you are a parent of a dyslexic teenager or have a partner you know has dyslexia. This podcast could be just for you. My name is Stephen and at the age of 38 I have been on a journey for the last few years to discover more about my dyslexia & ADHD. I share stories and learnings that go beyond reading, writing and spelling challenges. Life lessons around communication, work, relationships and navigating the visual mind. I wish I had known what I know today about how my dyslexic mind works when I was younger. This podcast is to help people like me.
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Episodes
  • From Held Back To Masters Degree with Guest Philip Long
    Jul 15 2024

    Philip shares his journey with dyslexia, starting from his early challenges in school to his college years. He discusses the difficulties he faced, such as not understanding cheating in second grade and being held back in second grade due to dyslexia. Philip highlights the importance of supportive teachers, particularly his grandmother and English teacher, in helping him learn to read and write. He also mentions the bullying he experienced and the impact of having two parents who were educators. Philip talks about the challenges he faced in college and how technology, such as text-to-speech software, helped him succeed. Philip Long shares his experience of navigating college with dyslexia and how he developed strategies to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what teachers are looking for and focusing on the key points. He also discusses his journey of learning languages, including Spanish and Chinese, and how he used listening and visualization techniques to overcome dyslexia challenges. Philip highlights the significance of self-advocacy and finding one's own path in education and career. He encourages individuals with dyslexia to never give up, focus on their strengths, and utilize technology to support their learning.


    Takeaways

    • Supportive teachers and mentors can make a significant difference in a dyslexic student's learning journey.
    • Bullying and social challenges are common experiences for dyslexic individuals, but finding a supportive community can help overcome these obstacles.
    • Having parents who are educators can be both a blessing and a challenge, as they may struggle to understand dyslexia but also provide valuable support.
    • Technology, such as text-to-speech software, can be a game-changer for dyslexic individuals in accessing and comprehending written information.
    • Dyslexic individuals are often highly intelligent, but their struggles with reading, writing, and spelling can create a gap between their knowledge and their academic performance. Understand what teachers are looking for and focus on the key points
    • Use listening and visualization techniques to overcome dyslexia challenges
    • Be your own advocate and communicate your needs
    • Focus on your strengths and utilize technology to support your learning


    Keywords

    dyslexia, challenges, school, learning, support, bullying, parents, educators, college, technology, dyslexia, college, strategies, success, understanding, focus, languages, self-advocacy, strengths, technology, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.



    To get in touch with Philip use the following:

    Skool:
    https://www.skool.com/dyslexia-pathway-to-hope-2409


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    @DyslexiaSK
    Youtube:
    https://youtu.be/emlUKponCFQ?si=ZqXfyqNjANBsLrxw


    My website:
    https://plong3812.systeme.io/b2e2995a



    If you want to find out more visit:

    ⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠


    Join our Facebook Group

    ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia






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    47 mins
  • Funny Dyslexia & ADHD Moments with Andrée Kenny
    Jul 8 2024

    In this conversation, Stephen and Andre share funny stories and experiences related to dyslexia and ADHD. They emphasize the importance of being able to laugh at oneself and not taking everything too seriously. They discuss moments of clumsiness, mix-ups in texting and messaging, misheard song lyrics, and mistakes in booking dates. The main takeaway is to embrace and accept these moments as part of who they are and find solutions rather than dwelling on the mistakes.



    Takeaways

    • Embrace and accept funny moments and mistakes as part of who you are.
    • Find solutions and learn from these experiences rather than dwelling on the mistakes.
    • Laughing at oneself and not taking everything too seriously is important.
    • Shared experiences and stories can help others feel connected and find humor in their own challenges.



    Keywords

    dyslexia, ADHD, funny stories, laughter, clumsiness, mix-ups, texting, messaging, misheard song lyrics, mistakes, acceptance, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.




    If you want to find out more visit:

    ⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠


    Join our Facebook Group

    ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia

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    19 mins
  • 5 Fundamentals of Neurodiversity (Must Knows)
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode, Stephen shares his five neurodiversity fundamentals that have made a massive impact on his life. These fundamentals are: sleep and diet, being present practice, thought release, and self-acceptance. Stephen emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's sleep and diet as they directly impact productivity and overall well-being. He also discusses the significance of having a practice that helps in staying present and grounded. Thought release is another crucial aspect where one can share their thoughts and gain external perspectives. Lastly, self-acceptance is a journey that involves accepting and loving oneself, which can lead to a sense of strength and power.


    Keywords

    neurodiversity, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, sleep, diet, being present, thought release, self-acceptance, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.


    Takeaways

    • Taking care of sleep and diet is crucial for productivity and overall well-being.
    • Having a practice that helps in staying present and grounded is important.
    • Thought release involves sharing thoughts and gaining external perspectives.
    • Self-acceptance is a journey that involves accepting and loving oneself.
    • These five neurodiversity fundamentals can make a massive impact on one's life.


    If you want to find out more visit:

    ⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠


    Join our Facebook Group

    ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia

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    23 mins

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