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Jack Browne: my dyslexia journey
Wednesday 18 December 2019
My name is Jack and I am 17 years old. I am going to be talking about my journey with dyslexia...
Questions from Helpline brought to you by Scanning Pens
Monday 25 November 2019
Can my child under 7 years old get an assessment? Very few assessors, psychologists or specialist teachers would be comfortable running a diagnostic assessment on a child under the age of 7 years.
Dyslexia and me: Sarah-Jane’s story
Monday 18 November 2019
Dyslexia is regarded as genetic in origin, and it’s common for somebody diagnosed with dyslexia to have a close family member who is dyslexic too. Unfortunately, in past generations, there was less knowledge about dyslexia...
Dyslexia and me: Daniel’s story
Thursday 14 November 2019
Dyslexia falls under the umbrella of ‘neurodiversity’ along dyspraxia and ADHD. Having a neurological difference means that not everybody behaves, learns or reacts in the same way...
'YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!'
Wednesday 13 November 2019
'You can Change the World!' is a book of interviews with inspiring teens - including a boy with dyslexia who has transformed his life.
Dyslexia and me: Francesca Palser
Tuesday 22 October 2019
I struggled at a young age academically and I was in bottom sets for all subjects. My mum used to blame it on being an August baby- I think that was certainly part of the problem at that age since a lot of my peers already had nearly a year more of growing up.
Helping raise awareness of accessible print design
Thursday 17 October 2019
Design accessibility is a big issue for people with dyslexia. Learn how one print business is trying to change attitudes to designing for accessibility.
Dyslexia and me: Stephanie's story
Wednesday 16 October 2019
For many children with dyslexia, their poor behaviour can be directly traced back to their condition. Acting out in school can be a common response for children who struggle with reading and writing in class.