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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And if you’re tired of labeling yourself as a disorganized hot mess mama and could use some real life organization skills designed specifically for ADHD mamas…
Click here to learn more about Daily Planning for ADHD Moms - where you’ll learn how your unique brain can best use a Planner and a To Do List to stay organized and on track.
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E022: How to Save Money in Your Savings Account: Savings First - Wise Money Management for ADHD
E021: How to Build A New Habit, Even When It Feels Too Hard
E020: Overwhelmed by Big Projects? Try Baby Steps and Persistence! Itty Bitty Project Wins
E019: Traveling with Small Children: Air Travel Tips and Tricks for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
E018: How to Prioritize and Let Go of Perfectionism; Developing a Balance Mindset
E017: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You
E016: What's it like inside an ADHD brain? How do you explain ADHD
E015: Take Care of Yourself: Try Something New! An unconventional ADHD treatment
E014: Take Care of Yourself: Work in that Workout: Exercise is a powerful ADHD treatment
E013: ADHD Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: A raw and honest look at shame and how we can overcome the negative self talk
E012: Take Care of Yourself: Making Time for Me Time when you are a Busy Mom with ADHD
E011: Is ADHD an Explanation or Excuse? It's not the easy way out.
E010: How to be Less Late: An ADHD Guide for improving timeliness when you are time blind
E009: Why Can't Other People Understand ADHD?!? It's beyond frustrating!
E008: My Arriving Home Routine: Easy Routines for Moms with ADHD for Calm Evenings and Smooth Mornings
E007: 9 Tidying Habits of Naturally Organized People: Developing the Habit of the Constant State of Tidying and Organizing
E006: Hugs After Sad News: It's okay to have a hard day!
E005: ADHD Book Review of The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey, A practical guide to ADHD self coaching
E004: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 4
E003: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 3
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