Eps 3-Introducing the Metacog an amazing way to take notes and use them – Neurodiversity Moment with JoyGenea Metacog – the best note-taking option for many neuro different people. Dr. Caroline Leaf Until I read the book “Think Learn Succeed” by Dr. Caroline Leaf page 192 I had never heard of the note-taking system of
Adult Dyscalculia (Math Dyslexia) Could This Be In Your Neurology?
“Mathematics may not teach us to add love or subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution” From the book Life Is A Math Equation p.58 by Steven Wright I have to start off by saying Dyscalculia makes me think of Draculia and that makes me smile each time I
Eps 2 – Did you know Dec 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This is something started by the United Nations in 1992. The goal of this day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect
EPS 1 Good Resource about the Right and Left Side of the Brain- Neurodiversity Moment with JoyGenea
This is a great tool to help explain to someone without a neuro difference (like dyslexia) why being dyslexic has it’s perks. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Original TED TALK https://youtu.be/UyyjU8fzEYU Because dyslexia was first noted as a disability, they did not have enough data to highlight the bonus abilities that come with it. Now we have data
MORE Adult Dyslexia Details: Reading, Math and ADHD
“If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big advantage, and it has certainly helped me.” -Richard Branson, Virgin CEO I recently posted the blog Adult Dyslexia and How It Affects Multiple Parts of Your Life -Both at Home and Work and in that I
Adult Dyslexia and How It Affects Multiple Parts of Your Life-Both at Home and Work
“I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer for Microsoft and I am the owner of Microsoft.” ~ Bill Gates Being an adult with dyslexia is different than when you were a child in school with dyslexia. Because the neuro condition is noticed and
Where Does The Time Go?
“Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know, but very few who understand.” ~ Nicholas Cage Where does the time go? How I have been dreaming of retirement, so I don’t feel so stressed, exhausted and like a failure.
The Brief History of Literacy in America with Infographic
Understanding the history of literacy in America helps to understand why scientists and neurologists started to study “reading blindness” and understanding it more. As you can see from the infographic they start to explore dyslexia not long after they start collecting reading habits. The Brief History of Literacy in America The ability to read a
The History of Dyslexia in America with Infographic
One of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to dyslexia in adults is how little they actually know about it and how scientists/neurologists continue to learn more as technology advances. For many of adults, when they were attending grade school, middle school or high school, the educational system knew very
The Power of Acknowledgement
“The acknowledgement of a single possibility can change everything.” Aberjhani Sometimes the most powerful tool in your toolbox is acknowledgement. This weekend for a couple of days I had the chance to be part of an annual leadership retreat. The main goal of the retreat was to do anything BUT work. Something that is creative