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Let's Talk Dyslexia

Let's Talk Dyslexia

Hosted by Dyslexia Scotland

Episodes

19

Latest episode

Dec 2024

Language

EN-US

About the show

The voices of Scotland's dyslexic community and changemakers who are building a dyslexia-friendly future.

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December 27, 2024Episode 129 min

Dyslexic Bus Driver | Steven Black

David chats with Steven Black about his work as a bus driver and how dyslexia impacts the day to day job.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

January 11, 2024Episode 426 min

Dyslexic Lawyer | Alan Sinclair

David chats with lawyer and Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador about how he navigates the legal profession with dyslexia.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

January 4, 2024Episode 324 min

Dyslexia-friendly publishing | Matt Bird

David chats with entrepreneur and book publisher Mark Bird about how he made his book publishing company, Publish You, a more dyslexia-friendly organisation.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

December 28, 2023Episode 219 min

Dyslexic Doctor | Tamasin

Dyslexic doctor Tamasin on how she navigates a professional career in the NHS with dyslexia.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

December 21, 2023Episode 129 min

Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern

Dyslexic Lawyer Tom McGovern made the news when a Sheriff told him off for using his phone in court.  As a hard-working trainee, Tom puts in long hours and huge efforts to be the best criminal defence lawyer he can be for his clients. He talks with David Thomson about failure, frustrations and disabling barriers in the legal progession.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

December 7, 2022Episode 432 min

Dyslexia in later life

Author and TV producer Vin Arthey chats with David Thomson about discovering dyslexia in adulthood and reflecting on what it's like to be dyslexic in later life.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

November 30, 2022Episode 316 min

Dyslexia in employment

Employment and HR expert Deborah Gottartello has a special interest in neurodiversity. She talks with David Thomson about how she sees the current landscape of dyslexia support in employment in Scotland.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

November 23, 2022Episode 235 min

Dyscalculia in Scotland

Fran Foreman and Iona Coutts give an insight to dyscalculia in Scotland's education system and explain how the working definition of dyscalculia can help to improve experiences for learners in Scottish schools.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

November 16, 2022Episode 131 min

Transitions in education

Three dyslexic young people, Kate, Rachel and Monty, sharing how they've managed transitions from each stage of their education and what support enabled them to succeed at every point.Part 1 of Dyslexia Scotland's new series by host David Thomson.Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

July 1, 20213 min

Drawing competition - Maggie MacCormack and the Witches Wheel

Details of a fun competition for young people with dyslexia aged 18 and under. Enter by 14 July to be in with the chance of winning an E-book or audiobook! Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland.With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.Want more great dyslexia content and community news? Join Dyslexia Scotland as a member to access exclusive articles, videos, magazines and much more.

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