Friday and Saturday, March 15th and 16th, 2024, the NEC in Birmingham will host the annual Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Show. This is a must-attend event if you’re involved with or interested in Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, or Neurodiversity in general. Keep reading if you want to know more about what to expect at the Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Show and how to make the most of it. Including my top 10 tips for getting the most out of the experience.
Category: Dyslexia
Adapting to Change: The Role of Cognitive Flexibility in Our Neurodiverse World
Cognitive Flexibility, a critical Executive Function, empowers our ability to think creatively and adapt to changing circumstances. This ability impacts our daily life significantly, particularly for the neurodiverse community. With the potential of Neuroplasticity, however, we can work to enhance this function and better navigate our increasingly complex world.
Mastering Your Brain’s Cogs: How Executive Functions Impact Your Life
Executive Functions are the cogs behind cognitive skills that enable individuals to plan, organise, initiate, monitor, and adapt to goal-directed behaviours.
These skills are critical for academic and workplace success, but individuals with neurodiversities such as ADHD, Autism, or Dyslexia may struggle with one or more aspects of executive Functioning. This can make daily life, studying, and work more challenging.
However, understanding and supporting executive functions can make a world of difference in Neurodiverse individuals’ ability to succeed despite the difficulties. Learn more in our latest blog post, “Mastering Your Brain’s Cogs: How Executive Functions Impact Your Life.” #ExecutiveFunctions #Neurodiversity #Dyslexia #ADHD #Autism #CognitiveSkills #AcademicSuccess #WorkplaceSuccess #Neuroplasticity
Embracing Neurodiversity: Lessons from the Dyslexia Show
Attending the Dyslexia Show at the Birmingham NEC was an eye-opening experience, filled with insightful seminars addressing Neurodiversity and strategies for self-acceptance. Inspirational speakers like Natalie Brooks and Armalle McGeachie shared their expertise on thriving with Dyslexia and fostering a supportive company culture. This blog post delves into valuable takeaways, such as focusing on high-value tasks, leveraging Dyslexic strengths, and embracing flexibility in the workplace.
Different, Not Defective: Celebrating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World.
Celebrate your Neurodiversity and embrace your unique differences. Being Neurodiverse in a society designed for Neurotypical individuals can often feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Societal norms and expectations may not align with the way our minds work, leading to a host of challenges.
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey from Struggling Student to Successful Entrepreneur
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey from Struggling Student to Successful Entrepreneur
Discover the empowering story of a dyslexic individual who overcame the struggles of neurodiversity and found success in their own unique way. Learn about the advancements in assistive technology and resources that can support children with neurodiverse needs and help them avoid falling through the cracks. Embrace neurodiversity as a superpower and take the first step towards unlocking your potential with our inspiring blog post.