by a dyslexic student At school I didn’t think I was different to anyone else. I was not a low achiever but found exams stressful. I hated being asked to read aloud in class. I was a slow, not very fluent reader. I wasn’t very good at spelling and was rubbish at languages. I’m notContinue reading “My dyslexic college experience”
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My Dyslexia Story
When I found out about having dyslexia, everything started to make sense to me, it wasn’t that I didn’t have the intelligence, it was that I didn’t have the right resources in place to help me learn and understand things the way I do now.
Me, Myself and I + Dyslexia (Part 1)
Lindsay Miller on the struggles and successes in a dyslexic life journey.
Jay Blades and the Demystifying of Dyslexia
Dyslexia need not be a barrier to achievement, success and a fulfilled life, writes Gemma about the recent Jay Blades documentary.
From bottom of the class to CEO
Ana Simion went from bottom to the class to CEO – here’s how she did it.
Dyslexic strengths in the world of work
Daniel explores how his dyslexic talents and skills help him in his youth football coaching career.
Dyslexic talents: environmental innovation and activism
The blog showcases dyslexic talents with environmental innovation and activism
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.
Who educates the educators about dyslexia?
School years are the prime window of opportunity to nurture dyslexic talent and foster achievement. But who educates the educators about dyslexia?
Dyslexia and Determination
Dr Kris McGill writes about how his dyslexic strengths helped him to aim high and achieve a PhD.
A life less ordinary 