Share your dyslexia story

Everyone with dyslexia has a unique story with the power to inspire change. We invite you to share yours.

Case studies are to share authentic journeys, including the challenges faced, the achievements reached, and the lessons learned along the way. By telling these stories, we hope to inspire, support, and encourage others who may be navigating similar experiences.

If your story is selected, it will be featured in our collection of lived experiences to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia. Due to the volume submitted, a response may take several weeks.

Not intended for self-promotion, advertising, or commercial purposes. For this reason, we do not include external links, promote services, books, publications, or endorse specific products or organisations within these stories.

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When did you first discover you had dyslexia? Was it through a diagnosis, a “lightbulb moment,” or the people around you noticing something?

How has dyslexia shaped your life - both the unique strengths it’s given you and the challenges you’ve faced?

What kinds of support have made a difference for you, whether from teachers, family, friends or your workplace?

Do you have a story, achievement, or proud moment that you’d love to share, to inspire others?

What advice would you give to someone who’s just found out they have dyslexia?

Is there anything else about your dyslexia journey that you’d like to share?

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Please upload a clear head and shoulders image. Please do not crop or zoom in.

If you prefer to share your story via an audio or film clip, please upload it here.

If your file is too large to upload here, please contact media@bdadyslexia.org.uk

Without expectation of compensation or other remuneration, now or in the future, I consent to the British Dyslexia Association, its affiliates and agents, to use my story and/or image(s)/video(s) from me in its publications, advertising or other media activities (including the internet) to help promote the work they do. I understand that my words/picture/video may be published on their website/social media/e-newsletters and give permission to resize images or video that I have provided. This consent is given in perpetuity and does not require prior approval by me.

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