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When Automatic isn’t Automatic_ A hidden Dyslexic Truth

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In this conversation, Stephen Martin discusses the concept of automaticity and its challenges for individuals with dyslexia. He explains how dyslexic individuals often rely on conscious compensation, which can be mentally exhausting and impact their executive function.

Takeaways

  • Automaticity means doing something without thinking about every step.

  • Dyslexic brains struggle with automaticity.

  • Conscious compensation is talking yourself through tasks.

  • Conscious compensation can be exhausting.

  • Having a TED talk in your head while living life.

  • Conscious compensation drains working memory.

  • Taxed working memory affects executive function.

  • Executive function can fall over like dominoes.

  • Dyslexia presents unique challenges in daily tasks.

  • Understanding these challenges can lead to better support.

Dyslexia, automaticity, conscious compensation, executive function, working memory, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.

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rightbrainresetters.com

In this conversation, Stephen Martin discusses the concept of automaticity and its challenges for individuals with dyslexia. He explains how dyslexic individuals often rely on conscious compensation, which can be mentally exhausting and impact their executive function.

Takeaways

  • Automaticity means doing something without thinking about every step.

  • Dyslexic brains struggle with automaticity.

  • Conscious compensation is talking yourself through tasks.

  • Conscious compensation can be exhausting.

  • Having a TED talk in your head while living life.

  • Conscious compensation drains working memory.

  • Taxed working memory affects executive function.

  • Executive function can fall over like dominoes.

  • Dyslexia presents unique challenges in daily tasks.

  • Understanding these challenges can lead to better support.

Dyslexia, automaticity, conscious compensation, executive function, working memory, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.

Get 20% off your first order

https://addednutrition.com

If you want to find out more visit:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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