Breaking Stigma: Embracing ADHD & Dyslexia in Adulthood

Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence & Dr. Kelli Cole wants Amy (and everyone else listening) to know that. With Amy's recent diagnosis, Dr. Kelli also wants to encourage any dyslexic adults to know that it’s never too late to get help/intervention. 

 

Amy & Dr. Kelli cover:

- Dyslexia, dysgraphia & dyscalculia 

- Myths of dyslexia 

- Adult dyslexia, and what signs to look out for

- Where to get tested, and how to find resources

- Brain exercises (Brain Gym) 

- Brain foods 

- 4 Things Gratitude...Dyslexia Edition (Dr. Kelli shares 4 things she's thankful for and her gratitude is beneficial to you, because they're resources you can check out for more information. She shares a show, a book, a food and an instagram follow (all related to dyslexia!)

 

About Dr. Kelli Cole:

Bachelor's Degree - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Doctorate of Education - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

CERI - International Dyslexia Association

Knowledge Charged - Her business in Fort Smith, AR that she began 7 years ago.

Website: www.knowledgecharged.com

Instagram: @knowledgecharged 

 

Resources:

Online dyslexia program called Dyslexia Gold

Movie: Embracing Dyslexia

Books for kids with dyslexia and siblings of those that have dyslexia:

Fish In A Tree

Here's Hank

Dyslexia Workbook for Adults

 

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

 

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