Let's Talk Dyslexia

Dyslexia Scotland

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

19 Episodes

Dyslexic Bus Driver | Steven Black
12/27/2024
29:21
David chats with Steven Black about his work as a bus driver and how dyslexia impacts the day to day job.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.
Dyslexic Lawyer | Alan Sinclair
1/11/2024
26:00
David chats with lawyer and Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador about how he navigates the legal profession with dyslexia.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.
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Dyslexia-friendly publishing | Matt Bird
1/4/2024
24:33
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.
Dyslexic Doctor | Tamasin
12/28/2023
19:28
Dyslexic doctor Tamasin on how she navigates a professional career in the NHS with dyslexia.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.
Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern
12/21/2023
29:32
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.
Dyslexia in later life
12/7/2022
32:22
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
11/30/2022
16:57
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
11/23/2022
35:15
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
11/16/2022
31:02
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
7/1/2021
3:15
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.

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19 Episodes

Dyslexic Bus Driver | Steven Black

Dyslexic Lawyer | Alan Sinclair

Dyslexia-friendly publishing | Matt Bird

Dyslexic Doctor | Tamasin

Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern

Dyslexia in later life

Dyslexia in employment

Dyscalculia in Scotland

Transitions in education

Drawing competition - Maggie MacCormack and the Witches Wheel