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

• Blog of the week: 12 Reasons Why Dyslexic Employees Are Great

• Spotlight: IKEA’s Founder, Dyslexia and ADHD

• Trivia: What percentage of entrepreneurs are estimated to have dyslexia or ADHD?

• Tools & Tips: Dyslexie Font

• Featured Videos:

  • For Professionals: Richard Branson on Knowing Your Weaknesses

  • For Parents: Don't Like To Do Your Homework? What Is ADHD?

• Podcast: The Food-First Approach to ADHD Symptom Reduction with Dana Kay

Nutrition and Dyslexia: Are They Related?

Why read me: 

All parents care about their children’s nutrition. But, when you are the parent of a one-of-a-kind kid with a brilliant mind, a unique question may pop up too: Are nutrition and dyslexia related?

Nutrition can actually help your children get to their full creative potential. Learn about how each relates to the other and actionable tips for improving nutrition at home.

P.S. This applies to all of us not just children!

Tip Box:

Create a Pinterest board or folder on your browser with your kid’s favorite recipes high on the nutrients we discuss in this entry.

Vanessa Teo’s Take on Dyslexia and Neurodivergent Teams

We are delighted to share our latest episode of the Lexic Minds podcast, where Vanessa Teo talks about her invaluable experience parenting children with dyslexia and promoting neurodiversity in the workplace. As both a mother of two dyslexic boys and an HR leader, Vanessa discussed her journey of early diagnosis, the importance of educational therapy, and strategies for helping neurodiverse individuals in academic and professional settings.

With this episode, we want to motivate parents of brilliant dyslexic children and HR professionals with the purpose of creating more inclusive work environments (thank you!).

Join us weekly for more inspiring stories and practical advice from the neurodiversity community. 🫶

✨ Session’s Highlights ✨

• On Early Diagnosis: "Early intervention and a good level of understanding is key. As a parent, you're closest to your child, so be observant of the learning needs of your child."

• Reframing Dyslexia: "I choose to reframe, and I choose to see some of the incredible strengths that [my children] bring to the table."

• Workplace Challenges: "Many of the challenges that workplaces face today are the lack of understanding and awareness of what dyslexia is."

• Inclusive Workplaces: "The best-in-class organizations are those who have not only built a strong level of awareness and understanding through training advocacy from leadership but those that have also designed workplaces that are inclusive and accommodating to some of these needs."

• Advice to Parents: "Don't be afraid to embrace the strength that your children have, and you'll be amazed at how this can truly be that superpower once we understand how to harness that in our children."

Check out the full session on YouTube and Spotify!

We have the mission to spread our community's knowledge and awareness to help you in your very own journey of understanding and supporting neurodiversity. 🩵

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Now you have all the information you need to improve your diet and focus on the strengths that come with Dyslexia and ADHD, reducing any challenges or physical symptoms.

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Tools and Tips

ModMath

This week we share with you an iPad app which can help you children with learning Math. ModMath sets students with a virtual piece of graph paper to set up mathematical problems in a legible format.

It is a pencil-free platform for basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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*Remember to consult with a dietitian or doctor before making any significant diet changes. Each body and needs are different.

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