News - 2019
British Dyslexia Association partners with Mumsnet on advice video for parents
Wednesday 9 October 2019
The British Dyslexia Association has worked with leading online parenting forum Mumsnet and expert in parenting dyslexia John Hicks to produce What Is Dyslexia And What Are The Symptoms?
Helen Boden, BDA CEO: Dyslexia Awareness Week
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Dyslexia Awareness Week got off to a flying start today for Helen Boden, CEO of the British Dyslexia Association...
Dyslexia in the IT sector
Wednesday 9 October 2019
It is no secret that many neurodiverse individuals gravitate towards the IT sector when it comes to work. The skills that come with neurodiversity are often particularly valued in these areas...
University and dyslexia
Tuesday 8 October 2019
Going to university was an interesting and eventful four years for me. Some people go merely to study, some to socialise and others a combination of the two. For me it was mainly to study, but I did have a number of great nights out and memorable life experiences along the way.
The tale of two dyslexics
Tuesday 8 October 2019
It’s early September and I’m sitting here reflecting on the fact that a week today, our daughter Kathryn will be submitting her MA Dissertation and we’ll be out of education forever! YES! Like her older sister Emily, Kathryn is dyslexic and their education journey has been interesting to say the least.
Dyslexia and me: Vic’s Story
Monday 7 October 2019
There’s a dangerous myth surrounding dyslexia; to those less informed, dyslexia can be falsely viewed as an impenetrable barrier to academic success. Whilst it’s true that dyslexia can slow learning, with the right environment, support and attitudes, there’s no reason a person who is dyslexic cannot achieve just as much as any other person.
Dyslexia Creates 2019 redefines dyslexia in collaboration with V&A
Friday 27 September 2019
On Thursday 26 September, Dyslexia Creates 2019 took over the V&A’s Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre to explore the create power of dyslexia and how to increase its contribution to the UK.
Exclusive: Teachers forced to pay for dyslexia training
Friday 20 September 2019
Cuts in support for pupils with dyslexia have put teachers under pressure to self-fund training courses, warns charity.