Episode Description:

This week on the podcast, Andrew meets Managing Director of SEND group, the UK Dyslexia and SEND Consultant at Microsoft, and also director and founder of The Dyslexia Show - Arran Smith.

In their conversation, Andrew learns about the teacher that changed everything for Arran. They also discuss sensory overload, and Arran explains why spotlighting hidden disabilities is the key to getting support.

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the guest:

Arran Smith is the Managing Director of SEND group, as well as the UK Dyslexia and SEND Consultant at Microsoft. Arran also directs and founded The Dyslexia Show - an event for everyone with dyslexia, neurodiversity, as well as people, businesses, and organisations supporting and working with them. At the show there are seminars, workshops, various types of support, and the opportunity to discover the latest developments in the field of dyslexia.

He is a Trustee at the British Dyslexia Association, Chairman of The Leicestershire Dyslexia Association, Consultant at The Levels School, and a Director at Read Successfully Tugs.

Resources:

https://dyslexiashow.co.uk/

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/