S4E25: Tracking the Sensory Signs of the 5Ds
Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed · Brent Sopel | Juliet Hahn
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Show Notes
In this episode, Juliet and Brent dive into the subtle, often overlooked "nuances" that can signal learning disabilities and sensory processing issues in children. From the way a child holds their pencil or ties their shoes to oral fixations like chewing on erasers, they discuss how these small behaviors often add up to a larger picture of ADHD or dyslexia. Brent shares his personal "defense mechanisms" developed over 46 years, including his unconventional pro-hockey routine of avoiding naps to quiet his ADHD brain. The conversation also covers the emotional side of the 5Ds, touching on the importance of "feeling your feelings" rather than using "Band-Aids," and the sensory sensitivities involving food textures and clothing seams.
Chapters: 00:00 - Catching up on "Anxiety Mode"
02:56 - NHL Secrets: Avoiding Naps for ADHD
04:47 - Numbing vs. Feeling: The "Band-Aid" Debate
06:44 - Sensory Clues: Pencil Grips & Chewing Erasers
10:46 - Comfort in Repetition: Rewatching TV Shows
13:22 - Early Signs: Rhyming & Counting Months
18:08 - Sensory Triggers: Clothing Seams & "Lead Hands"
22:07 - The Shoe-Tying & Left/Right Litmus Test
27:48 - Weekend Recap & Gratitude
29:47 - How to Support the Show