Ross Duncan

You were home schooled per a period of time by your Mother because of dyslexia. How did this make you feel? I did find it difficult and struggled with having my Mum as my teacher. My memories are hazy but I do remember lots of arguments and I certainly wasn’t easy…READ MORE

Some people at school can excel immediately and land on their feet but with Simon Lydiard, a new retired senior Civil Servant and an Ambassador for Dyslexia Action, on his first day at school he fell flat on his face. This was to be theLike many children going through the…READ MORE

In the past at school, there have been many people in the unfortunate position where their dyslexia had not been diagnosed.  There have been many written commentaries about this, identifying more of the negatives rather than positives about what can happen when people leave school without being correctly diagnosed or…READ MORE

Tom McLaughlin is better known as an acclaimed children’s author and illustrator but just like all good stories there has to be a beginning.  When Tom was at school he felt “okay” with certain subjects like Maths, English and Sports but, inevitably, despite his hard work, all he achieved was…READ MORE

Lord Addington holds prominent roles such as Party Spokesperson for Special Education Needs and is also president of the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).  He has more than just a passing interest in dyslexia.  It is more personal; he is dyslexic. At the age of 6 or 7, it became apparent…READ MORE

The name Jackie Hewitt-Main may not be that familiar but with her sterling work and determination she has captured the hearts and minds of some people by turning a life around that so often in the past was doomed to failure. Research carried out a number of years ago by…READ MORE