News - Guest Post
“I’m proud of who I am, dyslexia and all” - Shauna Mullaney, International Karate Athlete, talks about succeeding with dyslexia
Monday 23 March 2020
I’m Shauna, I am 22 years old and an international karate athlete with the Irish Karate Team. I am now in my second year of university. I’m dyslexic.
How standards for diagnostic assessments are maintained
Tuesday 10 March 2020
One of the questions we get asked a lot is how the standards for diagnostic assessments are regulated. So we thought we'd take a moment to explain how it works.
Arran Smith talks about the Dyslexia Show 2020
Wednesday 4 March 2020
Guest post from Arran Smith, Director and Founder of the Dyslexia Show 2020, which will take place from 20-21 March 2020.
Becks Turner talks about why she's empowering dyslexics at her upcoming show Melonade
Thursday 27 February 2020
With exams getting harder every year, coursework being removed and students being forced to produce A*s like chickens laying eggs, some kids are left feeling like failures before they’ve even begun. But not all hope is lost, I am here to remind you that when life gives you lemons, you can make Melonade!
SASC CPD – CEO becomes a delegate for the day
Thursday 13 February 2020
As a specialist teacher and assessor there is a requirement to undertake regular CPD including SASC approved CPD...
British Dyslexia Association Roadshow visits Kingston
Monday 27 January 2020
Another Saturday has passed so it's been another free BDA Parents' Roadshow. This week at Kingston. It's always a pleasure to be working with BDA friends, John Hicks and SEN Legal along with support from St David's College.
Me and my Dyslexia: Jack Rolfe
Wednesday 22 January 2020
I remember almost like yesterday walking into my BDA Assessment in Bracknell aged 12 where a dog greeted me...
How I discovered I was dyslexic, not helpless - Pete Roberts
Tuesday 14 January 2020
As far as I know, becoming helpless is not part of any school curriculum, hidden away amongst the 3 R’s. Nevertheless, I, like many, fell into this bracket.