Recognising dyslexia early can make a significant difference in someone’s educational journey and beyond. Each person has a... The post The Importance of Early Dyslexia Diagnosis: A Path to Success appeared first on Ayoa ..read more

Whether you’re neurotypical or neurodivergent, university life can be filled with numerous tasks, projects, and deadlines that can... The post How Ayoa Supports All University Students appeared first on Ayoa ..read more

Every classroom across the world has one thing in common: variety. Wherever there is a group of students, you will find a range of talents, aptitudes and perspectives. This is a wonderful thing. After all, variety is the spice of life – and you don’t get harmony when everyone sings the same note. And yet, for so long, education has centred around stuffy curriculums and inflexible modes of learning. This approach has been especially damaging for neurodivergent students. By some estimates, as much as 15-20% of the population is neurodiverse (meaning they display atypical neurological behaviour ..read more

Being a student is a unique and wonderful experience, but it also comes with a lot of pressure. Between juggling studies, social life and other day-to-day activities, keeping all the plates spinning often leads to stress and overwhelm. So many students are unaware of the many student support services available to help them make the most of their time in higher education. These services are useful for all students, but can also be especially beneficial for neurodivergent students (those who have neurological differences related to conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia) as they suppleme ..read more

From Hollywood stereotypes as ‘hyperactive little boys’ to controversy in treatment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can get a bad rep in the media and it’s meant that many people don’t really understand what ADHD actually is, or what the lived experience of people with ADHD really looks like. However, global prevalence of ADHD is expected to be between 2 and 7%, meaning a huge chunk of the world’s population go misunderstood. This article will give you a firm understanding of what ADHD is, the challenges and strengths of the ‘disorder’, plus tips and further resources if you or a lo ..read more

How are people really engaged? It’s definitely not through plain black & white texts, instead it so often comes via a vibrant experience which engages all of the senses. If that’s what makes amazing outcomes, shouldn’t the creative process be the same? After all, you are what you eat. Ayoa already offers the most visually aesthetically pleasing mind maps, and now they come with the addition of another sense to stimulate your mind, that of sound. Introducing audio notes! Give your ideas a voice The beauty of a mind map is that it offers the flexibility and freedom to reflect your thought ..read more

Ideas without action are like expensive cars without any fuel… pretty, but not helpful in getting you where you need to go. For the uninitiated, mind maps may seem to be the domain of ideas. A place where creativity happens, but not much else. It’s not hard to see where this perception comes from, because – despite the undisputed power of the mind map – it is most commonly associated with ideation. Yet, just because it’s effective in this area, that doesn’t mean it’s less-than or unapplicable in other areas. In fact, more than that, the mind map is designed to be a flexible and multi-purpose ..read more

It’s no secret that our differences are what make us special. Whether it’s your personal style, talents, or hobbies, the things that make you, you are important. An eclectic society is what gives life its flavour and variety. The same, of course, goes for neurodivergent individuals. Neurodivergence was once wrongly interpreted as something which limited a person, but we’re now aware that the neurological differences which characterise neurodivergence come with a whole host of benefits, too. Neurodivergence refers to conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism (though this is a f ..read more

Charles Kettering once said: “Knowing is not understanding… you can know a lot about something and not really understand it.” This is an important distinction when it comes to neurodiversity because knowing about neurodivergence is not enough, it needs to be truly understood in order for there to be real representation, empathy and inclusion in the workplace. Of course, knowing is still an important step on the way to real understanding. Neurodivergence does not refer to a single condition, and instead references a number of neurological differences including – but not limited to – dyslexia ..read more

Education makes up the foundation of modern society. From our earliest years right through to secondary school, sixth form and – if chosen – higher education, learning is a continual and ongoing process. It is our education which enables us to act as informed moral citizens who are curious about the world around us and eager to grow and succeed in the future. Naturally, the way students are treated throughout this education journey can have a huge impact on everything from their self esteem to their success later in life. Neurodiversity is one area where education has fallen down historicall ..read more