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Category Archives: Personal Stories

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

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

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

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 Scotland26/11/202124/11/2021Posted inPersonal Stories, Work 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

Gems from a Creative Mind: a poetry book by Doreen Kelly

Doreen writes about her experiences of getting her poetry book published. This book will soon be available to pre-order from Dyslexia Scotland.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland04/10/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexiapoetry, dyslexic life, dyslexic strengths, dyslexicpoetLeave a comment on Gems from a Creative Mind: a poetry book by Doreen Kelly

My Dyslexia Journey

Daniel tells his dyslexia story and how it brought him to a football coaching role that he’s passionate about.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland14/05/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:confidence, determination, don't give up, dyslexia and football, dyslexia and learning, dyslexia assessment, dyslexia at university2 Comments on My Dyslexia Journey

My Dyslexia and Academic Struggles

Charis Gambon writes about her academic experiences and gaining a 2.1 History degree.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland30/04/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia, dyslexia at school, dyslexia at university, dyslexia diagnosis, dyslexic students, succeeding with dyslexia, teaching and learningLeave a comment on My Dyslexia and Academic Struggles

Dyslexia and Determination

Dr Kris McGill writes about how his dyslexic strengths helped him to aim high and achieve a PhD.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland19/04/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:aim high, careers, determination, dyslexic journey, dyslexic strengths, personal journey2 Comments on Dyslexia and Determination

My Neurodiversity Journey (Part 2)

David Yeoman blogs part two of his neurodiversity journey. Part 3 to follow soon.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland19/03/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia, dyslexia diagnosis, Dyslexia Scotland, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, personal journey2 Comments on My Neurodiversity Journey (Part 2)

My Neurodiversity Journey

A 63 year old reflects on a life with dyslexia.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland26/02/202103/03/2021Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia, dyslexia diagnosis, Dyslexia Scotland, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, personal journey3 Comments on My Neurodiversity Journey

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