
Mind mapping
Mind mapping is a method of organising your thoughts on paper – for example writing an essay, structuring reports, or making a plan. This can be helpful for some people with dyslexia.
What is a mind map?
Mind maps are a visual way of taking notes – it could be in word or picture format. There are apps and programmes which can be used for this or you can do it using pens and paper.
Ideas can be arranged according to the importance of the information being recorded, with ‘branches’ linking or expanding on specific concepts. Recording information in this way can help you to think creatively as well as to be organised.
By seeing a task as a diagram (mind map), you might find it easier to write down a plan and follow it through.
Advantages of using mindmaps:
- Helps with work, school homework and other tasks
- Helps you structure written work
- Can help your memory and organisation
- Boosts your confidence in approaching tasks
- Improves your performance in planning and organisation.
Mind mapping can appear confusing for some people at first and doesn’t work for everyone – it is worth experimenting with topics and situations to find a method that suits you.
