Let's Talk Dyslexia: Recent Episodes
Dyslexia Scotland
The voices of Scotland's dyslexic community and changemakers who are building a dyslexia-friendly future.
David chats with lawyer and Dyslexia Scotoand 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.
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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 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 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.
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.
With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.
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.
With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.
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.
With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.
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.
With thanks to Dyslexia Scotland Podcast Volunteer David Thomson.
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!
In this podcast, we meet husband and wife team, Brian and Laura Valentine who have recently set up a property business, BLV Properties in Central Scotland. Brian is dyslexic and has a background in engineering and Laura has a background in education.
Setting up a property business during a pandemic meant some challenges along the way, but it also provided a great opportunity to strengthen their property business learning and further focus their new company aims.
In our latest podcast you can hear Canadian author Kaja Blackley, Scottish actor Linda Mcdade and Dyslexia Scotland Young Ambassador Keir Aitken talk about dyslexia, an audiobook that's raising funds for Dyslexia Scotland and dyslexia in the performance industry.
Download Maggie MacCormack and the Witches' Wheel as an audiobook and raise funds for Dyslexia Scotland and Dyslexia Canada here.
Here's our latest Shining a Light on Dyslexia Podcast. David Thomson interviews Mechanical Engineer, Andrew McQuatt.
Join Julie and Paul McNeill and Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics to hear about their involvement in Mission Superheroes, a programme to be used in schools for P4 - P7 pupils, and Mission Dyslexia, an interactive book to help children and parents explore dyslexia.
Find out how to access both of these fantastic resources here.
Dyslexic twins Catherine and Elizabeth talk about dyslexia and how it has helped them in their careers.
See their film about dyslexia here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0893bdx/loop-series-4-dyslexia-is-helping-me-succeed-as-a-writer
Steven Naismith talks to Trevor Thomson from BlueStar Streaming our media volunteer and answers some questions posted in from our younger dyslexic audience online .