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2023
What Are The Different Types of Dyscalculia?
Jul03
Featured Image by Magda Ehlers, Pexels What do Cher, Benjamin Franklin, Hans Christian Andersen, and Robbie Williams have in common? They have or were thought to have had dyscalculia, which caused them to have maths anxiety and struggle with the subject. Despite their anxieties and struggles, they had successful roles
How to Create an Autism-Friendly Workplace
Jun30
Featured Image by Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Autism (formally known as autism spectrum disorder) is a clinically diagnosed condition mainly characterised by deficits in social communication, although there are other symptoms. This may manifest itself in poor ability to maintain eye contact; difficulty inferring emotions or ambiguous communication or reduced sharing
ADHD in the workplace: tips to stay focused at work with ADHD
Jun23
Featured Image by Cytonn Photography, Pexels.com What challenges can those with ADHD face in the workplace? For those with ADHD, working for long periods independently on repetitive tasks, to the tune of strict deadlines and tight schedules in a high-sensory environment can be a real struggle. Each of the factors
What Are the Three Types of Hyperlexia?
Jun19
Featured Image by Maël BALLAND, Pexels.com What is Hyperlexia? Hyperlexia is a neurological condition used to describe precocious reading ability. Essentially this means that someone diagnosed with hyperlexia has a reading ability superior to that of their peers, age-wise. It is occasionally accompanied by precocious writing skills. Hyper originating from
What Is ADHD/ADD Paralysis?
Jun16
Featured Image by Ksenia Chernaya, Pexels.com It has been estimated that, approximately, between 2.5% and 3% of the human population have ADHD/ADD. People with ADHD/ADD could experience paralysis when they become overwhelmed by their environment. This article will discuss three main forms of paralysis which are; mental paralysis, task paralysis
What Are the Three Types of Dyspraxia?
Jun12
Featured Image by Cytonn Photography, Pexels.com Dyspraxia, otherwise known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is characterized by deficiencies with motor movements when compared with others of the same age. It is a neurological developmental disorder that is present from birth. A diagnosed individual described the condition as “not having their
ADHD & Hyperfocus: What Does it Mean?
Jun09
Featured Image by Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals’ behaviours. Individuals with ADHD may find it difficult to keep focus on tasks, may act on impulse, and may experience hyperactivity. On the other hand, hyperfocus is described as the flip side
What is Autism Masking?
Jun05
Featured Image by Pixabay, Pexels.com Autism Spectrum Disorder, more commonly known as ASD, is the label used by medical professionals to refer to a developmental disability which is the consequence of a difference in brain make-up. As in the name autism is wide spectrum which encompasses a swath of individuals