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 Explaining Dyslexia to a child (or adult) can be daunting but luckily there is a wealth of books and resources that can help.  More and more books are framing dyslexia in a positive light. Yes there are challenges but the way your brain works differently can also be your superpower! This is not an exhaustive list but I thought I would run through a few of my favourites.   Mission Dyslexia by Julie McNeill, Rossie

Teaching during a pandemic! We have all had to adjust to life in the wake of Covid-19. Shortly after lockdown, I decided to move my students to online sessions to continue to support them and their families. Online tuition has come with both its challenges but ultimately rewards.   On a very practical level, there were issues with internet, my own children being at home and my husband also holding online meetings for work.  However,

So what is dyslexia? Our understanding has evolved over time as further research has become available and it will continue to so do. It is understood that dyslexia is a neurological difference that is thought to affect 1 in 10 people. Although you may think of it in terms of problems with reading and spelling, it can also impact other areas such as memory and organisational skills It is a lifelong condition which often runs