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    Let's Talk Dyslexia

    The voices of Scotland's dyslexic community and changemakers who are building a dyslexia-friendly future.
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    Episodes (18)

    Dyslexia-friendly publishing | Matt Bird

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usJanuary 04, 2024

    Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usDecember 21, 2023

    Dyslexia in later life

    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.

    Dyslexia in employment

    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.

    Dyscalculia in Scotland

    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.

    Transitions in education

    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.

    Drawing competition - Maggie MacCormack and the Witches Wheel

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usJuly 01, 2021

    Interview with Brian and Laura Valentine

    Interview with Brian and Laura Valentine

    In this podcast, we meet husband and wife team, Brian and Laura Valentine who have recently set up a property business, BLV Properties in Central Scotland.  Brian is dyslexic and has a background in engineering and Laura has a background in education. 
    Setting up a property business during a pandemic meant some challenges along the way, but it also provided a great opportunity to strengthen their property business learning and further focus their new company aims. 

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usJune 14, 2021

    Audiobooks, dyslexia, the arts and more!

    Audiobooks, dyslexia, the arts and more!

    In our latest podcast you can hear Canadian author Kaja Blackley, Scottish actor Linda Mcdade and Dyslexia Scotland Young Ambassador Keir Aitken talk about dyslexia, an audiobook that's raising funds for Dyslexia Scotland and dyslexia in the performance industry.

    Download Maggie MacCormack and the Witches' Wheel as an audiobook and raise funds for Dyslexia Scotland and Dyslexia Canada here.


    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usApril 29, 2021

    Mission Superheroes and Mission Dyslexia

    Mission Superheroes and Mission Dyslexia

    Join Julie and Paul McNeill and Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics to hear about their involvement in Mission Superheroes, a programme to be used in schools for P4 - P7 pupils, and Mission Dyslexia, an interactive book to help children and parents explore dyslexia.

    Find out how to access both of these fantastic resources here.  

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usFebruary 27, 2021

    Catherine and Elizabeth Penman

    Catherine and Elizabeth Penman

    Dyslexic twins Catherine and Elizabeth talk about dyslexia and how it has helped them in their careers. 

    See their film about dyslexia here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0893bdx/loop-series-4-dyslexia-is-helping-me-succeed-as-a-writer

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usDecember 11, 2020

    Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador and professional footballer Steven Naismith answers your questions!

    Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador and professional footballer Steven Naismith answers your questions!

    Steven Naismith talks to Trevor Thomson from BlueStar Streaming our media volunteer and answers some questions posted in from our younger dyslexic audience online .

    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.

    Let's Talk Dyslexia
    en-usMay 26, 2020
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