Down South Dyslexia

01/05/2024

Leila McDougall was labelled “dumb” and “simple” at school because of her undiagnosed dyslexia. Now the farmer-turned-filmmaker has released her first movie— and it’s even had the Hugh Jackman tick of approval! ✅🎥

Stream ‘One in Seven Trillion’ now

ABC iview: https://bit.ly/3JG0isk

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QmKCxK

08/09/2023

"The real fear that I have for dyslexic people is not that they have to struggle with jumbled input or that they can’t spell, but that they will quit on themselves before they get out of school." - Stephen J. Cannell

25/08/2023

15/07/2023

❤️A beautiful quote from Toni Morrison.

06/07/2023

Dyslexic adventurer, television presenter, and author; Ben Fogle.

We couldn't agree more.

31/05/2023

11/05/2023

Sally Shaywitz is an American Professor in Learning Development at Yale University. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Her research provides the framework for modern understanding of dyslexia.

10/05/2023

It's week in the UK – the tests we ask our 10 and 11-year-old children to sit, which test all of our challenges but none of our dyslexic strengths.

When MPs were asked to take the SATs recently:
👉 44% failed maths
👉 50% failed spelling, punctuation & grammar

60% of parents say it harms their children's mental health, just as this heartbreaking letter shows from the wonderful Charlotte 😢

22/04/2023

The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.

21/04/2023

The "Happy Days" star's words really got to Clarkson.

14/03/2023

You never know what gift is hiding inside kids. So special.💛💛💛

19/01/2023

Want to know how to support your students and create an inclusive school? Full day, half day or after school workshops- contact [email protected] to discuss how I can help

05/01/2023

The main factor that determines whether a person with dyslexia will thrive or not is the presence of someone in their life that is supportive. Here are some tips to help with overcoming emotional issues from dyslexia.

15/06/2022

It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.

28/05/2022

19/05/2022

Dear Students,

Exams do not measure your intelligence, your worth or even your learning.
They measure your ability to digest and re-share information (often asked in trick-speak to test the way your brain processes), in tense conditions and under pressure.
We can’t all do that.
Doesn’t mean you didn’t pay attention, study hard or try your best.
And it certainly doesn’t mean you are not amazing, wonderful humans with so much to offer this parched world.
Chances are you would be able to answer correctly on the same subjects in a relaxed environment with straight-shooting questions.
The system is flawed, but that’s okay, you’ll do just fine when you find your thing.
Your time to shine will come.
And oh will you shine.

Donna Ashworth

My new poetry book is available now: https://amzn.to/3JVMJlZ

Art by the WONDERFUL Lisa Aisato

02/05/2022

Dyslexia can affect anyone, even royalty!
Prince Carl Philip, member of the Swedish royal family (and proud dyslexic) recently hosted a World Dyslexia Assembly in Sweden, organised by his Foundation (Prins Carl Philips och Prinsessan Sofias stiftelse) in collaboration with the amazing Kate Griggs and Made By Dyslexia, with dyslexia advocates Sir Richard Branson and Robyn Curnow also part of the Assembly.
Prince Carl Philip wasn’t the only dyslexic royal in attendance, Princess Beatrice was also there to reaffirm her commitment to helping other dyslexics get the support they need to flourish, along with members of the education, business and research sectors, to discuss how to increase awareness and knowledge of dyslexia.
You can read more about it at Kungahuset and here:👇
https://www.kungahuset.se/english/archive/speeches/2022-04-28-hrh-prince-carl-philips-speech-at--world-dyslexia-assembly-sweden
Here:👇
https://m.facebook.com/madebydyslexia
Here: (Millfield Senior School article)👇
https://www.millfieldschool.com/news-events/news/news-details/~board/latest-news/post/millfield-headmaster-gavin-horgan-represents-school-children-at-world-dyslexia-assembly-in-sweden
And here: (Tatler article)👇
https://www.tatler.com/article/princess-beatrice-and-prince-carl-philip-of-sweden-unite-to-champion-common-cause-at-world-dyslexia-assembly
Stay tuned for next year’s Assembly, which will be held in New York.
Did you know that the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria (Carl Philips’s father and older sister) also have dyslexia!


Quote: H.K.N Prince Carl Philip (taken from his opening speech at the World Dyslexia Assembly
Photo: Matthias Edwall

20/04/2022

After struggling through school, Lucy Senior was finally diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as an adult. Now she's using her lived experience to help a new generation of neurodiverse students.

06/04/2022

SIR RICHARD BRANSON has launched a new global campaign to change the way people see dyslexia- and he’s got some big Hollywood support. The Virgin Group Founder, 71, has been backed by fellow …

31/03/2022

Today is a HUGE moment for dyslexics everywhere, and I couldn’t be prouder to share the news… From today, “Dyslexic Thinking” will be recognised as a ... 27 comments on LinkedIn

29/03/2022

"All parents are anxious about different aspects of their children’s lives. I was as concerned as the next mother, but it never occurred to me that my daughter would have difficulties with her schoolwork."

29/03/2022

Although there are current efforts to identify early, dyslexia identification is typically quite late.

15/02/2022

OPINION: Dyslexia and other learning conditions can lock up students' potential. It doesn't have to be this way.

09/01/2022

08/12/2021

John Brennan - hotelier, presenter, and author - came on the programme to discuss his path to success, the teacher who changed his life, and challenging society’s opinion on people who don’t have a university degree.

17/11/2021

Why slow processing speed prevents my child from learning in the classroom.

30/10/2021

It is too often tough and lonely just to hold the expectation that your beloved child will be taught to read in school. A kind word, a thoughtful gesture, mean so much. 💔