Tag: emotions and dyslexia

Breaking the Procrastination Cycle

Posted on April 7, 2023April 2, 2023 by Arije-Aike de Haas

If you have ADHD or dyslexia, you may be familiar with the struggle. Procrastination seems to be common in neurodiverse

Making Better Choices

Posted on February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 by Dr. Naomi Fisher

It’s a common feature of the primary school classroom. The behavior chart on the wall, with children’s names on pegs.

Frustration!

Posted on January 20, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.

Dyslexics Feel More!

Posted on November 11, 2022October 26, 2022 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Researchers working with children found that we dyslexics seem to be highly sensitive and attuned to our social environment. This can be a strength, a benefit of having dyslexia; however, this might also be the reason why we are more prone to feelings of anxiety or sadness.

Types of Dyslexics – Combined Learning Differences (Part 2)

Posted on January 14, 2022October 30, 2021 by Arije-Aike de Haas

A look at the overlap among dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD (inattentive type), ASD, and ODD.

Types of Dyslexics – Combined Learning Differences

Posted on December 17, 2021October 30, 2021 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Are you sure you’re just dyslexic? Studies show that over 62% of dyslexics have a combination of different learning differences.

The Emotional Wiring of the Dyslexic Brain

Posted on April 9, 2021August 12, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

Brain researchers recently explored whether dyslexic children had stronger emotional reactions than non-dyslexic children.

Dyslexia and Emotional Intelligence

Posted on February 12, 2021September 2, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

Do dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?

Stress, the student’s companion

Posted on December 11, 2020September 5, 2021 by Patrick Courtois

What student or former student has never felt a moment of stress when hearing their teacher announce a pop quiz,

Strengths Versus Weaknesses

Posted on December 4, 2020September 3, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

So often when reading about dyslexia one reads and hears only the negative impacts, the struggles and difficulties dyslexic individuals

Information Overload

Posted on October 2, 2020September 6, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

For dyslexics, receiving large quantities of information can be challenging and frustrating. Dyslexis process incoming information differently.

A Day in my Dyslexic Life

Posted on July 3, 2020September 7, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

The life of a neurodivergent can vary greatly. On some days outsiders may barely notice any outward neurodiverse traits or

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