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ADHD and Autism in Adults and Kids

ADHD and Autism in Adults and Kids

Success Story: Erin Brockovich

January 30, 2025 • Read: 3 minutes

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In this edition, you will find the following resourceful topics:

Spotlight: Erin Brockovich
Trivia: Do you use ADHD or Dyslexia apps with your kids?
Tools & Tips: Speechify
Featured Videos:
- For Parents: Advice for supporting autistic children with ADHD
- For Professionals: Autism: Neurodiversity at Work Works Best
Podcast: I think I may be autistic, now what?

Dyslexia Success Stories: Erin Brockovich

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Erin Brockovich, the fearless environmental activist, has dyslexia. This shaped her journey in ways she never expected.

Growing up, Erin struggled in school due to challenges with reading and traditional learning methods. But instead of letting dyslexia define her, she focused on her strengths: determination, intuition, and an strong ability to connect with people.

For Erin, dyslexia isn’t just about reading difficulties: it’s a different way of thinking, problem-solving, and seeing the world. Her unique perspective helped her raise environmental awareness, proving that success isn’t about fitting into the system but about welcoming what makes you different.

Source: People

Weekly Poll

Do you use ADHD or Dyslexia apps with your kids?

Tools and Tips

Speechify

We put Speechify to the test, and the results are in. This app promises to make reading easier by converting text to audio, but does it deliver? Here’s what we found:

Pros ➕

Read quicker! Turn text into audio, and go through long books quickly.
Versatile Formats: Reads scanned pages, web links, and files from your devices.
Natural Voices: Premium voices sound like real people, enhancing the listening experience.

Cons ➖

High Fee: $139.00 annual fee. Also, no free trial without a credit card.
Scanning Issues: Curved pages and imperfect scans cause reading errors.
Dark Mode Flaw: Pasted text in dark mode stays black, making it hard to see.

Featured Videos

For Parents
Autism: Neurodiversity at Work Works Best

For Professionals
Advice for supporting autistic children with ADHD

Podcast

I think I may be autistic, now what?

Are you an adult wondering, "Am I autistic? Or "you are autistic, now what?" I'm, Brett, the AuDHD Boss, here I guide you through what to do if you think you might be autistic.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QROoFQf23UStpEKYu7Oap?si=8cbff36847034a2b

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