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Nov 26, 2025 7 min

When Automatic isn’t Automatic_ A hidden Dyslexic Truth

from Truth About Dyslexia Hosted by Stephen Martin

Join the club rightbrainresetters.com In this conversation, Stephen Martin discusses the concept of automaticity and its challenges for individuals with dyslexia. He explains how dyslexic individuals often rely on conscious compensation, which can be mentally exhausting and impact their executive function. Takeaways Automaticity means doing something without thinking about every step. Dyslexic brains struggle with automaticity. Conscious compensation is talking yourself through tasks. Conscious compensation can be exhausting. Having a TED talk in your head while living life. Conscious compensation drains working memory. Taxed working memory affects executive function. Executive function can fall over like dominoes. Dyslexia presents unique challenges in daily tasks. Understanding these challenges can lead to better support. Dyslexia, automaticity, conscious compensation, executive function, working memory, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Get 20% off your first order https://addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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