Podcast
Let's Talk Dyslexia
Hosted by Dyslexia Scotland · EN
The voices of Scotland's dyslexic community and changemakers who are building a dyslexia-friendly future.
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Dyslexic Bus Driver | Steven Black
Dec 27, 202400:29:21Tap to summarizeDavid 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.
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Dyslexic Lawyer | Alan Sinclair
Jan 11, 202400:26:00Tap to summarizeDavid 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
Jan 4, 202400:24:33Tap to summarizeDavid 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.
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Dyslexic Doctor | Tamasin
Dec 28, 202300:19:28Tap to summarizeDyslexic 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.
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Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern
Dec 21, 202300:29:32Tap to summarizeDyslexic 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.
Transcribe →Dyslexia in later life
Dec 7, 202200:32:22Tap to summarizeAuthor 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.
Transcribe →Dyslexia in employment
Nov 30, 202200:16:57Tap to summarizeEmployment 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.
Transcribe →Dyscalculia in Scotland
Nov 23, 202200:35:15Tap to summarizeFran 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.
Transcribe →Transitions in education
Nov 16, 202200:31:02Tap to summarizeThree 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.
Transcribe →Drawing competition - Maggie MacCormack and the Witches Wheel
Jul 1, 202100:03:15Tap to summarizeDetails 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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