Episode 5 - Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action – Natalie – Ayrshire College Student

In this episode, Charlotte welcomes Natalie who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. Natalie shares her experience, saying, “I knew I learned differently and faced challenges, often becoming overwhelmed, especially with written text. I developed coping methods, and my preference is audio-visual learning.” She also mentions recognising traits of ADHD, which can be harder to diagnose, especially in females.

Natalie discusses how her recent diagnosis has led her to reflect on her learning process and approach to engaging with text. With the college’s support, additional measures have been put in place to create a more accommodating and effective learning environment for her.