So, you have ADHD - but do you have Dyslexia too?
Do you want to know if you are dyslexic? Read on. Are you dyslexic? Share your experience. I found out I was dyslexic when I was 42 years old (ADHD at 59). It's not uncommon for those who are dyslexic to have ADHD and vice versa - but not 100% (just common). If you never thought about it, here's some signs you may have it if you are interested (since you're on a self-reflection). This post is for both the curious and those who know they are dyslexic. I hope some of it helps you. Here’s one quick question researchers often ask adults, because if you answer, "Yes," then that's one of the strongest adult indicators. Do you find that speaking your ideas is much easier than writing them down? I don't know about you, but I'm ALWAYS speaking outlaid what I need to do or my ideas before I write them down. Dyslexia in adults often looks very different from the classic “reversing letters” stereotype people think of. Most adults have developed coping strategies, so the signs show up more in processing, organization, and language tasks than in obvious reading mistakes. Here are the most common adult signs. 1. Reading Difficulties (Even if You Read a Lot) - Many adults with dyslexia can read well, but it takes extra effort or time.: - Reading slower than others - Needing to re-read sentences to absorb meaning - Losing your place while reading - Skipping small words (like of, the, in) - Reading out loud feels uncomfortable - Fatigue after long reading 2. Writing and Spelling Problems - This is usually where dyslexia shows up most clearly.: - Inconsistent spelling of the same word in the same paragraph - Spellcheck becomes your best friend - Avoiding writing tasks if possible - Trouble organizing written thoughts - Writing feels much harder than speaking - Mixing up similar words (there/their, affect/effect) 3. Word Retrieval Issues - The brain knows the word but can’t pull it out quickly.: - “It’s on the tip of my tongue.” - Using filler words like “thing,” “stuff,” “you know.” - Talking around a word instead of saying it - Pausing mid-sentence to find the right word