News - Guest Post
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.
Survey: your experience in tax return writing
Thursday 19 September 2019
The British Dyslexia Association is partnering with Exchequer Accountancy to look at how tax returns could be simpler.
Emily Gee: "Looking back at the young Emily, she wouldn’t believe how much she has achieved!"
Tuesday 3 September 2019
Feed the reading beast
Friday 30 August 2019
Summer break, we are so excited in the first week. We make plans and are full of good intentions, we think, “yes, this is the time to invest, I shall practice marvelous parenting...
Volunteers needed for study on workplace adjustments for people with dyslexia
Thursday 22 August 2019
Nancy Doyle, Genius Within, is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on workplace adjustments for people with dyslexia.
'Being seen to achieve something' - is this view good enough for our children?
Wednesday 14 August 2019
It was once put to me, that even though our son wasn’t particularly achieving a great deal at school, he was at least ‘being seen to achieve something’...
Old Teachers and New Technology
Tuesday 6 August 2019
Slow technology and lack of access to appropriate technology remains a frustration for teachers in most schools...
Jennifer Amy Leigh: create your own lane and never give up!
Monday 29 July 2019
Jennifer Amy Leigh is a twenty-five year old full-time Civil Servant and part-time law student from Southport. Recently, the British Dyslexia Association spoke to her about her journey with dyslexia and how she has achieved more than she ever believed possible.