Why can an ordinary day of reading, remembering, organizing, and communicating leave a dyslexic person completely drained?

Following our conversation about dyslexia and ADHD, Lauren Divine and Harrison Cole explore the hidden mental load that can accompany dyslexia. Tasks that appear simple from the outside—reading an email, following verbal instructions, taking notes, checking spelling, or organizing thoughts—may require considerable mental effort.

In this episode of The Dyslexic Signal, we discuss why this invisible work can contribute to mental fatigue without suggesting that dyslexic people are less intelligent, motivated, or capable. You will learn how working memory, language processing, self-monitoring, and masking difficulties may add to the load.

We also share practical ways to protect your energy:

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