Dyslexia vs Autism: Are We Misdiagnosing Neurodivergent Brains?

In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen explores one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in neurodiversity:
What do dyslexia and autism actually have in common — and where are they fundamentally different?

Drawing on graduate-level research and neuroscience, this episode examines how dyslexia and autism are often diagnosed based on behavior, rather than brain structure, and why this may be leading to widespread misdiagnosis.

You’ll learn:

• Why dyslexia is not the same as a learning disability
• How dyslexic and autistic brains differ at the cellular level
• Why overlapping traits don’t necessarily mean dual diagnoses
• How dyslexia exists far beyond reading and writing — in social processing, memory, and communication
• Why current diagnostic systems may be outdated for neurodivergent individuals

This conversation challenges conventional thinking and invites a more holistic, brain-based understanding of dyslexia, autism, and neurodiversity as a whole.

✨ If you’ve ever questioned your diagnosis — or been told you’re “a bit of everything” — this episode is for you.

📌 Join the conversation: Do you think dyslexia is being misunderstood or misclassified? Share your thoughts in the comments.