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What Are the Main Signs of OCD

Sep09

Featured Image by Annie Spratt, Unsplash Recognising the signs of OCD early on is crucial for seeking appropriate help and support. OCD can manifest in various ways, but common signs include excessive hand washing, checking, organising, or the need for symmetry and order. Individuals may experience intense anxiety if they

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, differences, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity, OCD

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Sep04

Answer the questions below

What is your name?*

Do you have any diagnosed neurodiversity?

Are you based in the UK?*

Yes

Do you often struggle with reading words accurately? Example: sometimes using the wrong sounds in a word, choosing the wrong word.

Yes

Do you find it challenging to decode or sound out unfamiliar words? Example: Saying words the way they are written or writing words the way they sound

Yes

Do you have difficulty remembering sight words or common word patterns? This could be word retrieval failures.

Yes

Do you frequently mix up or reverse letters or numbers?

Yes

Do you find it hard to follow the sequence of letters or sounds in words?

Yes

Do you struggle with spelling, even with common words?

Yes

Do you find it difficult to read aloud fluently and smoothly? Example: do you stumble over words and say them incorrectly

Yes

Do you experience persistent difficulty with reading comprehension? Example: When you read you might get parts, but may have difficulty remembering a book as a whole.

Yes

Do you often need to reread sentences or passages to understand them? Example: Having to reread the same paragraph/page over a few times for it to make sense.

Yes

Do you have trouble organizing thoughts and ideas in writing? Example: Struggle to take brief message stating the purpose of a call.

Yes

Do you find it challenging to remember and accurately recall information read in books or articles? Example: Using simpler sentences when writing than when speaking.

Yes

Do you have difficulty with time management or completing reading assignments within the given timeframe?

Yes

Do you experience anxiety or frustration when faced with reading tasks? Example: Feel stress levels rising for knowing reading is required for the task

Yes

Do you avoid reading tasks or try to find ways to minimize reading requirements?

Yes

Do you have a family history of reading difficulties or dyslexia?

Yes

Before we proceed to your results, do you understand that the outcome of this quiz is not a diagnosis?

Yes

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Reasonable Workplace Adjustments for Dyslexia

Aug19

Featured Image by Rebrand Cities, Pexels The workplace can be challenging for people with dyslexia. With reasonable adjustments in place, these can make the workplace more manageable for dyslexics. Find out more about why reasonable adjustments are important, examples of adjustments, and if employers need to adjust certain features to

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, assistive technology, differences, dyslexia, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity

What Are the Most Common Types of Synesthesia?

Jul29

Featured Image by Steve Johnson, Pexels Synesthesia is when your brain interprets senses differently to what it would usually. The types of synesthesia we will be discussing in this blog include the most commonly known ones such as colour graphemic and number form synesthesia. There are three ways in which

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, differences, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity, Synesthesia

How to Interview Autistic Candidates

Jun24

Featured Image by RDNE Stock project, Pexels This blog post will offer advice for interviewers who are due to interview autistic candidates. Interviewers can find out what adjustments to make to make the interview process more accessible. No two autistic people are the same, so it is important to tailor

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, Autism, differences, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity

Dyspraxia vs Apraxia: what’s the difference?

May27

Featured Image by David Cassolato, Pexels This article will discuss the definitions of dyspraxia and apraxia, the main difference between them, and several aspects such as their nature, impact on speech, the severity of the condition, and the relationship between them. It is important to raise awareness about these conditions

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, Apraxia, differences, dyspraxia, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity

What is OCD?

May20

Featured Image by cottonbro studio, Pexels Difference Between Obsessions & Compulsions OCD is an abbreviation of obsessive-compulsive disorder which is a medical term used to describe a condition whereby those afflicted are tormented by reoccurring thoughts and consequent behaviours (compulsions). The obsessions thoughts can range from a variety of different

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, differences, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity, OCD

Autism & Dyspraxia: Differences & Overlaps

May13

Featured Image by Tara Winstead, Pexels In this blog post, we’ll be looking at the differences and similarities between autism and dyspraxia. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference in the way a person communicates, interacts with and processes the world around them. Meanwhile, dyspraxia is a common condition affecting movement

Categories : adults, Advice and Support, Asperger syndrome, Autism, differences, dyspraxia, Neurodivergence, neurodiversity