October is ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Month
October
is ADHD & Dyslexia awareness month.
These neurotypes often (but not always) go hand in hand, both causing executive function and processing issues, but also providing the world with incredible creative minds. It is estimated that 40% of people with Dyslexia, also have ADHD. With this combination, they use 5 times more energy to complete mental tasks, which can lead to fatigue.
Both
conditions are commonly misunderstood and ADHD is often thought of as a label
for “fidgety” or “naughty” boys, whilst dyslexics are often dismissed as just “poor
readers” or “not very academic”.
In
fact, both ADHD and Dyslexia are gender neutral conditions, affecting biological
males and females equally. However, women can present very differently to the
stereotypical indicators and, as such, often go undiagnosed, in comparison to
their male counterparts. Historically, it is thought that societal expectations
of girls and women meant that “daydreaming”, disorganisation or “impulsive and
emotional behaviour” were just ‘feminine’ traits. In the 21st
century, it is now recognised that these are neurological differences and ADHD
(both Hyperactive and Inattentive) is increasingly being diagnosed across all
genders.
There is so much more to the ADHD & Dyslexic brain than this, so we have shared a few infographics to help explain what lies beneath the surface.
Whilst
there are a lot of overlapping difficulties in these conditions, the associated
strengths are often the most overlooked: creativity, empathy, intuition,
generosity, kindness, hyperfocus, problem solving and multitasking.
For more
information on ADHD visit: www.adhduk.co.uk
For
more information on Dyslexia: www.bdsdyslexia.org.uk
Credits
to @mollys_adhd_mayhem @neurodiversityMB @finnuccinialfredo and
@decoding_dyslexia for the infographics.
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