Episode 158: Dyslexia and ADHD - The ALMIGHTY Connection!
Did you know that many people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, even in childhood, may also be living with undiagnosed ADHD? ADHD and dyslexia are distinct conditions that frequently overlap, confusing the nature of these two conditions. It is (very cautiously) estimated that 30% of those with dyslexia have coexisting ADHD. Neurodiversity experts now believe that neurodivergence NEVER travels alone, meaning that there will always be at least another coexisting condition.
So, if you have an ADHD diagnosis, there's a high chance of another overlapping neurodiversity, such as dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia and vice versa. ADHD doesn't cause dyslexia; it's simply a co-existing trait. Likewise, if you have a dyslexia diagnosis, get curious about whether ADHD may also be in the mix, especially if you have suffered from other issues such as overthinking, anxiety, RSD or PMDD.
This week's guest is Natalie Brooks, founder of Dyslexia in Adults, a company that aims to help ambitious dyslexic adults thrive in the workplace.
On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Natalie speak about:
Natalie's experience of growing up with dyslexia
Natalie's dyslexia and undiagnosed ADHD journey
The interplay of ADHD and Dyslexia
Looking at the intersectionality of neurodiversity
Taking a more holistic approach to diagnosis
How dyslexia shows up for different people
What you can ask for at work when you have dyslexia
Dealing with other people's expectations of you when you are Dyslexic
Natalie's dyslexic role models
Get access to Natalie's free download: Decode Dyslexia at Work here >> https://dyslexiainadults.myflodesk.com/bwxf930nns
Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.