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I’ve just found out that I’m dyslexic – now what?

Four things to start on your dyslexia discovery journey.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland08/04/202207/04/2022Posted inLearningTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexic life, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on I’ve just found out that I’m dyslexic – now what?

Teaching English: a dyslexic perspective

“What if I teach them the wrong grammar and they use it for life?” A dyslexic teacher shares his anxieties.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland25/03/202225/03/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, Learning, skills1 Comment on Teaching English: a dyslexic perspective

Scotland’s Census and the dyslexic community 

The 2022 Census brings a historical opportunity to be inclusive of everyone.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland11/03/202211/03/2022Posted inDyslexia Scotland NewsTags:#DyslexiaFriendlyScotland, accessibility, changemakers, community, dyslexia, Dyslexia Scotland, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Scotland’s Census and the dyslexic community 

My Neurodiversity Journey Part 3

David Yeoman explores part three of his dyslexia journey.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland25/02/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia, dyslexic life, neurodiversityLeave a comment on My Neurodiversity Journey Part 3

Volunteering in 2022

Has the pandemic helped or hindered volunteering in our country? Volunteers Manager, Helen Fleming, considers how 2022 will be for voluntary organisations and volunteers.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland11/02/2022Posted inOpinion pieceTags:#pandemicvolunteering, Dyslexia ScotlandLeave a comment on Volunteering in 2022

Dyslexia and Parliament

Vin Arthey writes about Matt Hancock’s Dyslexia Screening Bill which is making its way through the Westminster parliament.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland28/01/202228/01/2022Posted inChildren and Young PeopleTags:dyslexia and learning, dyslexia and parliament, Education, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Dyslexia and Parliament

Rocking Dyslexia

In our latest blog, dyslexic geologist, Dr Jess Pugsley tells her dyslexia story.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland14/01/202214/01/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexic geologist, Education, positive dyslexia2 Comments on Rocking Dyslexia

Dyslexia-friendly Scotland – our journey so far

Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. How far have we come? Are we nearly there yet?

Posted byDyslexia Scotland17/12/202121/12/2021Posted inDyslexia Scotland NewsTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexia-friendly Scotland, learn grow improve, Learning, reflections, strategic planLeave a comment on Dyslexia-friendly Scotland – our journey so far

From bottom of the class to CEO

Ana Simion went from bottom to the class to CEO – here’s how she did it.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland26/11/202112/08/2022Posted inWork and CareersTags:be fearless, dyslexia, dyslexia and learning, dyslexia and maths, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexiagift, dyslexic strengthsLeave a comment on From bottom of the class to CEO

Dyslexic strengths in the world of work

Daniel explores how his dyslexic talents and skills help him in his youth football coaching career.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland19/11/202119/11/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:dyslexia and learning, dyslexia at work, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexic strengths, skillsLeave a comment on Dyslexic strengths in the world of work

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