This week, we’re taking a compassionate, research-informed dive into what dyslexia really is... beyond stereotypes, school reports, or quick definitions ; and exploring why the way we support dyslexic learners matters just as much as the support itself.In this episode, we unpack:✨ What dyslexia actually isA clear, brain-based understanding of why reading, writing, and processing can feel so overwhelming; and why it has nothing to do with effort or intelligence.✨ How dyslexic provision varies across ScotlandFrom early identification to classroom support, we explore why some children receive meaningful, consistent help… while others experience a postcode lottery of interventions, time, and understanding.✨ The emotional cost that often goes unseenShame, fear, avoidance, masking, “I can’t do this” thinking, and how repeated struggles can lead to learned helplessness, where children stop trying not because they don’t want to succeed, but because trying has become too painful.✨ Real scenarios that parents and teachers will recogniseMoments where things went wrong, and how simple changes in approach, language, and environment can completely transform a child’s experience.✨ What actually worksPractical, evidence-based strategies for creating safety, building confidence, and supporting dyslexic learners in ways that protect their identity, not damage it.Whether you’re a parent trying to make sense of your child’s school journey, an educator who wants to support learners more effectively, or someone who simply wants to understand dyslexia through a kinder, more accurate lens; this episode offers clarity, grounding and genuine hope.
Dyslexia isn’t a deficit.When we meet children with understanding and the right tools, they don’t just cope, they flourish.
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