Do you struggle with reading or math? Do you lose your place easily when working? Is reading sheet music ridiculously hard?
Well, it might not be your eyes OR your ADHD, mama. It might be something called Irlen Syndrome.
Not only does it tend to go along with ADHD (& autism!), it can lead to misdiagnosis.
Irlen Syndrome, also called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, is a perceptual processing disorder, not a vision problem. For those of us who have it, it can lead to some funky vision impairment and:
- Extreme light sensitivity
- Wanting/needing to read in dim light
- Seeing waves or “rivers” in between the lines of text as we read
- Poor depth perception
- Bad coordination issues & clumsiness
- Low self-esteem or motivation
…and more.
However, even if you get this diagnosis, there’s good news:
There are things that can help!
Tune in to this week’s episode of Motherhood in ADHD to find out more about this condition and learn what you can do to counter these tough symptoms, including what symptoms to look for in children.
Learn more about Irlen Syndrome.
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E190: Guilt Around Spending Money or Time on Yourself? 3 Steps to Overcoming Mom Guilt!
E189: Finding Support as an ADHD Mom: Cultivating Real-Life Friendships & Prioritizing Yourself
E188: Mental Wellness + Amaze-Ability: How her life was changed by her late ADHD Diagnosis with “The MD with ADHD” Psychiatrist Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown
E187: I Hate Vacations! How To Improve Transitions for ADHD: What To Do When The Days After Your Trip Feel Like Torture
E186: Are you a 2 AM Suitcase Stuffer? My ADHD-Friendly Vacation Packing Plan
E185: Dream Vacation or Nightmare Holiday? How to Plan a Vacation When You Have ADHD, plus what to do when it's your first solo trip without kids
E184: Sweet Dreams! How to Fall Asleep Faster and Go to Bed Earlier as a Mom with ADHD
E183: More Than Chore Charts: How to use visual communication to connect with your ADHD child and yourself, even if you're not creative with Laura Matteson
E182: How I Overcame RSD and Saved My Marriage (and stopped being a yelling, angry mom)
E181: Fear of Failure as a Mom with ADHD? The Truth About Being Consistent vs. Persistent
E180: Following the Wrong Leader: Are You Choosing Wisely for your ADHD Family?
E179: Is ADHD a Superpower? Focusing on the Strengths of ADHD without Toxic Positivity
E178: Is it ADHD Hypersensitivity or Sensory Overload? Using Interoception and Somatics to Listen to and Connect with Your Body with Elizabeth Brink and Anna Lopez
E177: Lost at Sea with ADHD: Stop Floundering through Life while Drowning
E176: Body Doubling for ADHD: Anxiety Alert or Helpful Productivity Hack?
E175: Exit the Emotional Rollercoaster: How to Help Your ADHD Child Build Their Emotional Regulation Skills with Dr. Carrie Jackson
E174: Skip Your New Year’s Resolution: 3 Alternative Questions to Achieve the Right Goals for Your ADHD
E173: 4 Steps to Stop Your Holiday Stress: Clean up the Chaos one Baby Step at a Time
E172: Whats the difference between an IEP and 504 plan? A teacher's explanation
E171: Thankful for You! 3 Black Friday Deals on Community Courses and Coaching
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