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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E042: Perfectionism and ADHD, Part 1.5: Practice What I Preach
E041: Perfectionism and ADHD, Lessons From Therapy, Part 1: Understanding and Paradigm Shifts
E040: A Thank You Note
E039: What's Your Motivation?
E038: Your Survivalist Brain
E037: Letting Go of Harmful Thoughts
E036: ADHD Ninja Mom Skills: Ask the Experts
E035: Strengths, Not Weaknesses
E034: How to Use Parent Teacher Conferences to Help Your ADHD Child: Back to School
E033: Patricia's ADHD Diagnosis & Story
E032: How to Get More Money by Learning How to Prioritize: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E031: Budget is not a 4 letter word: You Can Be Good with Money When You Have ADHD: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E030: My Journey with Anxiety & Postpartum Anxiety
E029: Love Your ADHD Self: Ask the Experts
E028: The Big Leap: A Book Review
E027: Meet the Teacher: How to Tell Your Child's Teacher about their ADHD
E026: Build a Supportive Partnership with Your Child's Teacher: Tips for Back to School
E025: Get Ready for the First Day of School: Transitioning Back to School for ADHD -- Let the Preparation Begin!
E024: How to Pay Your Bills On Time: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E023: How to Stop Overdrawing Your Bank Account: Wise Money Management for ADHD
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