![]() ![]() ![]() Those on the autistic spectrum can withdraw as they seem to be drowning in mental images without any control.Īs mental imagery is not even mentioned in school, it should be no surprise that children get confused and stressed, which can last a lifetime.Įmpowering Learning builds on a child’s strengths.Those with ADHD have mental images that run as a very high-speed sequence causing distractions and impulsivity, most often with a logical progression from one to another.Not using the WFA puts too much stress on the wrong part of your brain, with repetitive decoding rather than just recognising words. Dyslexics have not progressed from phonics to developing the skill to picture words in their Word Form Area (WFA), needed for fluency, word recognition, spelling etc. ![]() Stress arises when these images are out of control and overwhelming.Ī whole range of learning differences are influenced by mental imagery, for example: Neurodivergent thinkers and learners have exceptional mental image skills, which underpins their high creativity, imagination, problem solving skills, high intelligence, and the ability to make connections others do not see at lightning speed. But is it the Neurodiversity that causes the stress or the stress that creates Neurodiversity? Neurodivergent thinkers and learners often struggle with lifelong stress. ![]()
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