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Category Archives: Work and Careers

Top 10 tips for an inclusive workplace

It’s the small changes that make a big difference to us: top ten tips for inclusive workplaces.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland06/05/202211/05/2022Posted inWork and CareersTags:dyslexia, dyslexia at work, Dyslexia Scotland, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Top 10 tips for an inclusive workplace

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

Football coaching and dyslexia

Dyslexic football coach Daniel Hiddleston reflects on the essential factors for learning and growth in his sector.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland13/08/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:careers, creativity, dyslexia and football, dyslexic careers, dyslexic processing, dyslexic thinking, learning strategies1 Comment on Football coaching and dyslexia

Dyslexic Career Prospects

Dyslexia Scotland Career Coach, Katie Carmichael, gives parents some tips on talking to your dyslexic child about their career.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland19/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:#dyslexiascotland, #DyslexicThinkingSkills, career guidance for dyslexia, careers, dyslexic careersLeave a comment on Dyslexic Career Prospects

Setting up a Business During a Pandemic

Starting a business during a pandemic – crazy or smart? Dyslexia Scotland Volunteer, Brian Valentine, shares his experiences.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland05/03/202105/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:confidence, dyslexia at work, dyslexic engineers, dyslexic entrepreneur, dyslexic strengths, lockdown, pandemic, spelling, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Setting up a Business During a Pandemic

One microscope, two slides and some dyslexia

Dyslexia Scotland Young Ambassador EIlidh blogs about a career in STEM.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland04/09/202001/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:assistive technology, creativity, dyslexia ambassadors, dyslexia at school, dyslexia at university, dyslexic careers, dyslexic learners, STEAM education, STEMLeave a comment on One microscope, two slides and some dyslexia

How to speak with your dyslexic child about their career prospects

Dyslexia Scotland Career Coach Katie Carmichael gives parents some tips on taking to your dyslexic child about their career.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland21/08/202001/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:career guidance for dyslexia, dyslexia and parenting, dyslexic advantage, dyslexic careers, dyslexic strengths, girfecLeave a comment on How to speak with your dyslexic child about their career prospects

Time to Talk Tech and Tenacity

Is the new normal of working from home working for dyslexia?, asks Gemma Bryant.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland10/07/202002/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:assistive tech, dyslexic life, lockdown learning, new normal, tech for dyslexia, working from homeLeave a comment on Time to Talk Tech and Tenacity

Strengths are the whole of me

Exam cancellations underscore the value of holistic career education, writes Dyslexia Scotland Career Coach Katie Carmichael

Posted byDyslexia Scotland03/04/202003/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:career guidance for dyslexia, coronavirus, covid19, dyslexic advantage, dyslexic careers, holistic education, home schooling dyslexia, learning with dyslexiaLeave a comment on Strengths are the whole of me

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