Positive Psychology Practitioner & Coach: Bringing Strengths and Social Interactions into the Topic of Dyslexia
10 episodes
6 days ago
In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen breaks down a widely circulated (and often misquoted) statistic claiming that dyslexics have a “high chance” of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. But what does the research actually say—and what does it not say? Carleen explains the 2024 genetic study that linked dyslexia to a specific Alzheimer’s subtype, why many people confuse learning disability statistics with dyslexia, and how misinformation spreads when context is missing. You’ll also le...
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In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen breaks down a widely circulated (and often misquoted) statistic claiming that dyslexics have a “high chance” of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. But what does the research actually say—and what does it not say? Carleen explains the 2024 genetic study that linked dyslexia to a specific Alzheimer’s subtype, why many people confuse learning disability statistics with dyslexia, and how misinformation spreads when context is missing. You’ll also le...
Neurodiverse vs Neurotypical: Who Says What’s “Normal”? - Ep 5
Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.
11 minutes
1 month ago
Neurodiverse vs Neurotypical: Who Says What’s “Normal”? - Ep 5
In this episode, we’re diving into the terms neurotypical and neurodivergent — where they come from, what they actually mean, and why the definitions we’ve been given don’t always tell the full story. Who decides what’s “typical” or “average” anyway? And how does the DSM-5 shape our understanding of difference? We’ll also explore: • The origins of the term neurodivergent — from Harvey Blume (1998) to Judy Singer’s advocacy. • Why separating neurotypical from neurodiverse can create unhelpful...
Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.
In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen breaks down a widely circulated (and often misquoted) statistic claiming that dyslexics have a “high chance” of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. But what does the research actually say—and what does it not say? Carleen explains the 2024 genetic study that linked dyslexia to a specific Alzheimer’s subtype, why many people confuse learning disability statistics with dyslexia, and how misinformation spreads when context is missing. You’ll also le...
