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We are the voice of dyslexic people of all ages in the UK.

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

7 days

@TheoPaphitis welcomes you to the BDA Annual Awards 24. This special event celebrates the achievements of children, educators, entrepreneurs, employers and advocates, whose inspirational stories showcase how to unlock the potential of those with dyslexia:

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

5 years

It is great to have Peter join the ranks of leading dyslexics talking publicly and positively about their dyslexia. His frustrations with being assumed stupid by a niche who think grammar is synonymous with intelligence are echoed by millions of dyslexics.

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Peter Kyle: MP with dyslexia hits back at 'spelling police'

Labour MP Peter Kyle says Twitter can be "brutal" for people living with "unseen challenges".

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

#LineOfDuty star @StephenGraham73 opened up about his struggles with #dyslexia , revealing it is so severe that his wife reads his scripts and chooses his TV roles. Read more:

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British Dyslexia Association

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Today is World Dyslexia Day; we’re looking at what dyslexia is, how it affects individuals and why it is so important to raise awareness. Read our #DAW23 article here: #UniquelyYou

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British Dyslexia Association

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This amazing poem was written by a 10 year old and has touched the hearts of a lot of people today! #dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

Always remember the importance of being a decent human being. A person with humility, kindness and understanding has the best set of skills to succeed.

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Fabulous news! Welsh rugby star Lee Byrne @byrney_15 is appointed as a British Dyslexia Association Ambassador. It is Lee’s ambition that every child with dyslexia seek an early diagnosis and go on to follow their dreams. read more here: #dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

3 years

@bridgerton star @LukeNewtonUK spoke about his dyslexia in a recent interview, admitting that growing up with dyslexia was difficult and assumed that it and acting didn't naturally go together. We think Luke is an inspiration and wish him continued success!

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

“I never thought that 15 years on I’d be sat here as a qualified doctor" Olivia shares her story of achieving her dreams and not letting dyslexia be a reason to hold back. #Dyslexia #DyslexiaCommuinty #DyslexiaSupport #Doctor #GP

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

What does #dyslexia look like?

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

An important reminder to pass on to Year 6 children this week! Don't get stressed, just do your best! Remember you've been blessed with skills that SATs don't test! #Parents #Teachers

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

“I almost definitely wouldn’t have left school at 15 and I wouldn’t have started a magazine or built @Virgin if I had not been #dyslexic . I suspect I would have ended up having a much more conventional life." - @richardbranson Read more:

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

It's here and we're positive it's going to be an amazing week! Keep sharing your activities and positive stories #positivedyslexia2017

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Tune in to @bbc5live at 1pm today to hear ambassadors @Aj11Ace and @CurtisPritchard . Joined by our Head of External Relations, Callum Heckstall-Smith and supporters Kitty and Emilie they'll be discussing 'Is it time to see dyslexia as a strength rather than a weakness?’ #dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

Show your support of Dyslexia Awareness Week by sharing this post & downloading our supporter toolkit from our website #positivedyslexia2017

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

Adult Dyslexia: A guide for understanding the world of #adult dyslexics is a small, easy-to-read book that draws upon current research, including sub-types of dyslexia, bringing it all into easily readable concepts for the adult #dyslexic (and those who live and work with them)

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Welcome to Dyslexia Week 2020 from our ambassador and true inspiration @MollieKing ! This week we're exploring the theme of #DyslexiaCreates by sharing stories directly from our community. Visit and stay tuned for more! #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

“The advantage of dyslexia is that my brain puts information in my head in a different way.” -Whoopi Goldberg, Actress and Singer #ThursdayThought

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

One of the most loved chefs on British TV, @jamesmartinchef , shares the impressive way he learned to overcome his #dyslexia and build a successful culinary career, even confessing that he failed cookery school because he was 'severely dyslexic'

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

5 years

There's a misconception that #dyslexia just affects the ability to read and write. If this were true, it would be much easier to identify. In fact, dyslexia can affect areas such as coordination, organisation and memory 🧠 Discover the signs of dyslexia:

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announce video clips are to replace written scenarios in driving theory tests to make them more accessible. Changes developed in collaboration as with the British Dyslexia Association.

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

To kick off Dyslexia Awareness Week, we have put together our guide to assistive and enabling technologies to get you up to speed with #21stcenturydyslexia !

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British Dyslexia Association

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Dyslexia Awareness Week starts today! This year’s theme is #UniquelyYou ! Recognising the unique perspectives and abilities of those with dyslexia. Join us this week on a journey to help us raise awareness, empower Individuals, educate society and inspire a community. #DAW23

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British Dyslexia Association

3 years

Evidence demonstrates that up to 25% of children cannot learn to read just by learning phonics. So we are launching a petition calling upon the Government to revise their policy on teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics as the sole method to teach reading:

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

6 years

The wait is over, sit back, enjoy and share... @dyslex_io @dickndom @educationgovuk @twinklresources

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See dyslexia differently

This animation seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledgin...

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

The fabulous children’s author David Walliams has made 30 audio books available for free for the next 30 days.

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British Dyslexia Association

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Today, we are kick-starting our jam-packed week of information, stories and inspiring content. The theme for this year’s DAW is ‘Breaking Through Barriers’ Find out more: #DAW2022 #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #BreakingThroughBarriers

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

This year, #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek will run from 7th -13th October & will focus on schools & businesses empowering people with #dyslexia ! We are asking YOU to put aside half an hour to explore how to empower dyslexia in your organisation 😀 Find out more:

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British Dyslexia Association

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Do you think pupils with dyslexia are disadvantaged when taking GCSE English? Read what Sonia Ash has to say and how she’s tackling it with a petition to Damian Hinds, Secretary of State for Education.

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Make GCSE English exams fair for students with Dyslexia

Many children with dyslexia are exceptionally gifted at English but will now struggle to pass their GCSE due to how many marks are dedicated to spelling and punctuation. This is discrimination and...

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Something incredibly exciting is coming next week. Keep your eyes peeled! #DyslexiaCreates #DyslexiaAwareness

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British Dyslexia Association

1 year

The online dictionary now recognises ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ If you have dyslexia, can you relate to this definition and meaning? Share in the comments below! ⬇

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British Dyslexia Association

10 months

Watch this great piece from @cbbc Newsround in celebration of #DAW23 'My Dyslexic Mind - A Newsround Special' #UniquelyYou

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British Dyslexia Association

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What technology would you recommend to someone newly diagnosed with dyslexia? We know technology can be really helpful, and want to know the piece of technology you use the most. Is it voice assist, e-books or audiobooks? What would you recommend? #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

“Dyslexia makes my imagination brilliant, I try not to worry about my spelling and just write.” Elenore, aged 8 #mondaymotivation #DAW

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British Dyslexia Association

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As thousands of Year 6 children sit their SATs next week, remember the skills and gifts that come with having #dyslexia ... These can’t be measured in a test, but you know you have them so just do your best - that is all anyone can ask of you.

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

"Being dyslexic comes with its everyday challenges, but I’ve never let it stop me from achieving my dream." @MollieKing @bbcstrictly

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Did you know that 10-15% of the UK population have dyslexia? This means that dyslexia is the most common specific learning difference, affecting up to 9.9 million people in the UK and 1.3 million young people in education. #dyslexia #dyslexiafacts #dyslexiaawareness

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British Dyslexia Association

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@Jb5Jane Hi Jane, We'd love to talk to you more about this amazing poem. Could you email us at media @bdadyslexia .org.uk?

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British Dyslexia Association

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There is a misconception that dyslexia just affects reading and writing. Still, despite its challenges, it is also known to give individuals unique strengths, including problem-solving, creativity, empathy and thinking outside the box. What makes your dyslexia unique to you? ⬇

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

‘If they can’t learn the way you teach, can you teach the way they learn’? Dr Kate Saunders, BDA CEO #positivedyslexia2017

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Our education system is broken! We are letting too many children go without the support they need to thrive. Sign our petition and join our campaign to increase access to assessment and support for pupils with dyslexia #DyslexiaCreates #DyslexiaWeek

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British Dyslexia Association

3 years

We’ve loved this series of Great Pottery Throwdown, so who better to bring us a bit of #MondayMotivation than the wonderful Keith Brymer-Jones? @KBJWhitstable @PotteryThrow #DyslexiaIsMySuperPower #GreatPotteryThrowdown

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British Dyslexia Association

8 years

Download your Dyslexia Awareness Week 2016 packs and posters from our website and help get involved #dyslexia2016

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

“I never knew why I was so creative or good at thinking outside the box” Read how Sabrina made it through her education not knowing she had dyslexia. Since her diagnosis, she has learnt to accept her weaknesses and understand her strengths. Read more

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British Dyslexia Association

10 months

1 in 10 people have dyslexia. That's around 3.3m adults in the workplace and 900,000 dyslexic children in our schools. How many do you know? #DAW23 #UniquleyYou

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

Look out for the BBC Breakfast SEND series all this week with original news stories and feature pieces, shining a light on up to 40% of children who will experience special educational needs at some point during their school life #BBCsend #dyslexia #mondaymotivation

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

4 years

It can be hard for children to open up about their struggles. We want to make sure that we live in a society that is dyslexia-friendly, making it easier for children to accept their dyslexia, ask for support, and reach their full potential. Who's with us? #DyslexiaAwareness

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

40% of self-made millionaires have dyslexia. That’s more than three times higher than rates of dyslexia in the general population. #Entrepreneurs #DyslexiaFacts #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwarness #DyslexiaAtWork #DyslexicStrengths #DyslexiaCreates #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent

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British Dyslexia Association

1 year

👀Look what's just arrived at our office! We can't wait to read this book that shares so much lived experience from a range of contributors. It's edited by the Chair of our Cultural Perspective Committee @MarciaBrissett

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

5 years

“Dyslexia is not a disability. It is a blocker of spelling, but it can never stop you from writing!” 💫✏️ Lucas, age 8, shared his thoughts on #dyslexia during a year 4 class talk to help his friends understand.

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

Michael Rosen talks in depth about #dyslexia : what it is, how to understand it and useful advice for parents and teachers, with expert Professor Maggie Snowling CBE, President of @StJohnsOx

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Word of Mouth - Dyslexia - BBC Sounds

Michael Rosen talks in depth about dyslexia with expert Professor Maggie Snowling.

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British Dyslexia Association

8 years

How dyslexic @BBCCasualty actor @LloydEveritt learnt his script through doodles #dyslexia

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5 years

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek 💪

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4 years

"I think it is essential that all teachers are taught a dyslexia-friendly style of teaching from the moment they start training." Liz shares her experiences of being a parent to a dyslexic child and offers advice to fellow parents. Read her story

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British Dyslexia Association

8 years

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2016 starts today and the theme is the identification of dyslexia. Find out more

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British Dyslexia Association

3 years

“I’m a professor at John’s Hopkins. Just because you’re dyslexic, doesn’t mean you can’t do anything you want to do.” Successful dyslexic scientists Carol Greider, a molecular biologist and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, The Sky at Night presenter, inspire us all.

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Despite increasing awareness of dyslexia, the vast majority of people with dyslexia in the UK still leave school without a diagnosis. If you think you, or a loved one, might have undiagnosed dyslexia you can find more information here: #Dyslexia

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@BDAdyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Signs of dyslexia can vary. Many people assume it is just about difficulty with reading and writing, but dyslexia can affect areas from organisation to memory and more. Find out more about how to spot the signs #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

#learningDIFFERENCE #SeeDyslexiaDifferently #MondayMotivation

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

We are delighted to announce that Claud Williams ( @Claud_Williams ), technology entrepreneur, is our latest British Dyslexia Association Ambassador. Read more about Claud here:

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

The shame felt by people who struggle to read and write

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The shame felt by people who struggle to read and write

Readers share their experiences of what it is like to be an adult with literacy problems.

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Did you know that dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence? Being dyslexic does not mean you are any less intelligent than others, only that you process information differently. Take look at our website to find out more about dyslexia #Dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

2 years

Throughout Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022 we will be sharing facts that you may not have known. Share your thoughts in the comments #DAW22

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

"Dyslexia should be seen as an advantage - to see the world differently! " poet and theatre producer Jadean shares her experiences of finding arts and creativity through dyslexia. Read her blog in full and see some examples of her work at #DyslexiaCreates

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British Dyslexia Association

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Dyslexia is likely to be a combination of both abilities and difficulties. Many people with dyslexia show strengths in areas like reasoning and in visual or creative fields. #DyslexicStrengths #Dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Dyslexia brings unique challenges but it can also be a strength. As a charity, we want to do more to educate the nation on dyslexia and show that it is nothing to be embarrassed about. Who's with us? #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaSupport #DyslexicStrengths #Neurodiverse

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

Meet Alice Ferns, a geography teacher with #dyslexia who swapped a career in human resources for the classroom and says she "cannot imagine going back!" She now wants to inspire pupils and remove the stigma attached to dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

6 years

Did you know Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the Harry Potter movies, has dyspraxia? Dyspraxia can make simple, day-to-day tasks involving coordination, challenging. This includes tying shoes, writing and riding a bike. #awareness #dyspraxia

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British Dyslexia Association

1 year

Today is #NationalNumeracyDay ! We are looking at the link between dyslexia and math learning difficulties. Read the full article here:

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

The government has announced £30million extra funding to train more educational psychologists. The aim is to increase the number of psychologists available in schools to identify pupils with learning difficulties, including #dyslexia . Read more:

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

Did you know @TomHolland1996 aka #Spiderman has #dyslexia ? Help encourage your own little superheroes this September with our FREE bite size webinar 'Dyslexia and back to school' with the brilliant @katrinadyslexia ! Find out more:

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British Dyslexia Association

9 years

Today is #WorldDyslexiaDay Help raise awareness & celebrate fantastic achievements of people with #dyslexia , share this tweet! @bdadyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia and other SpLDs publish proposals for a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher Assessor for every school, exams reflective of modern workplaces and removal of most SPaG marks. Read the full report here:

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British Dyslexia Association

5 years

"Being diagnosed with #dyslexia at 60 was like the last puzzle part in a tremendous mystery that I’ve kept to myself all these years" - Steven Spielberg 📽️ Don’t keep dyslexia a secret! Parents, come and find out more about dyslexia at our FREE roadshows:

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British Dyslexia Association

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9,000 views since last Monday...the power of social media and a short animation that changes perceptions! Keep sharing so even more people can #SeeDyslexiaDifferently

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5 years

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek 💙

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British Dyslexia Association

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We have designed a #free BDA online course which is perfect for anybody looking to find out more about #dyslexia , and how it may affect those who have it. This is available online during #DyslexiaWeek , from 4 October. Click here to access:

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5 years

At the age of 20, Richard Henton couldn’t read or write due to his #dyslexia . Now, he has fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a Technician for East Midlands Ambulance Service and has been chosen to tutor new students!

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5 years

Over 80,000 young people collecting #GCSEresults on Thursday will be #dyslexic 📝 "Dyslexics are discriminated against by the current exam system – it’s time to go digital," says Helen Boden, CEO of British Dyslexia Association. Read more:

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Here's ten successful famous people that you probably didn't know have #dyslexia ! #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2018 #WMHD18 #WMHD2018

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It’s @NCWeek Neurodiversity describes alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD. This week we highlight how we can all benefit from different thinkers: Find out more: #NeurodiversityWeek2023

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Good luck to everyone receiving their #GCSEresults today! Congratulations if you've got the results you were hoping for 👏 but if not, remember that exams do not define you. We are all a genius in our own way - get out there and find yours! 💫

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Who's been watching the new series of Educating Greater Manchester? For those who missed it, head to @All4 to see what Year 7 student, Jacob, has to say about his dyslexia #Dyslexia #LearningDifference #Neurodierse #eduatinggreatermanchester

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Educating Greater Manchester pupil brands dyslexia his 'superpower'

'It’s not a disability.'

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"Exams don’t measure skills like reasoning, exploring, communicating & influencing - essential skills the world needs. Dyslexics naturally excel at these ways of thinking. We should celebrate this instead of seeing ourselves as failures because we don't fit into the exam culture"

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Being dyslexic, I always struggled with exams and ended up dropping out of school aged 16. I’m concerned to hear that recent reforms are making it even harder for students with dyslexia to reach their full potential @MadeByDyslexia #ALevelResultsDay

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@piersmorgan Hi @piersmorgan we'd love to speak to you about how you can help to raise dyslexia awareness to avoid embarrassing & potentiality humiliating situations like this & ensure everyone is accepted for their strengths - of which @hollywills has many! #SeeDyslexiaDifferently

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This #WoldMentalHealthDay we wanted to shine a light on how dyslexia can create emotional challenges. Today, we'll be sharing stories from our community on the impact dyslexia has had on their mental health #DyslexiaCreates #Dyslexia #MentalHealth

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

We are delighted to announce that @Aj11Ace and @CurtisPritchard have joined us Ambassadors! Welcome on board.

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British Dyslexia Association

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Our Free Parent Webinar on 23 Feb offers practical but fun strategies for supporting the learning of spelling and times tables. Highlighting factors that affect learning, offer practical and useful ways to make learning easier but fun too. Register today:

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British Dyslexia Association

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Now a qualified GP, Van was not diagnosed until she was at medical school, always wondering why studying took her so much longer than her peers. Read Van’s inspiring story of how she achieved an academic qualification despite not being academic:

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British Dyslexia Association

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Jay Blades shares his experience with dyslexia and learning to read at 51 "Being a dad with dyslexia never stopped me teaching my daughter"

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Jay Blades MBE

2 years

Good morning all What did you think of my show last night? If you didn’t get to see it, @BBCiPlayer is the place you need to be. #jayblades #jaybladeslearningtoreadat51

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British Dyslexia Association

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Good luck to all those running the @LondonMarathon today for @BDAdyslexia ! Here’s @schofs_travels @nufclobley and Isabel heading off to the start.

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

"Don't listen to them when they call you dumb. You've got this!" Emily has faced her challenges with dyslexia and found a way to embrace them. Watch the full video on YouTube for a link to her new vlog! #DyslexiaCreates #DyslexiaAwareness #Dyslexia

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

2020 has been a tough year for all students, but especially for those with dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Why not upskill yourself to teach in an engaging way for all pupils? Find out more #Dyslexia #Neurodioverse #DyslexicLearning #SpLD

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

Work hard, play hard...children with dyslexia may find school life even harder and more tiring than other children. Never underestimate the importance of play! #sundayfunday #workhardplayhard

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Did you know that creativity is one of many strengths that is often linked with dyslexia? At @RCA 29% of students identify themselves as dyslexic, compared to 5–10% of the overall population #dyslexiacreates #dyslexicstrengths #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiacommunity #creativity #art

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Assistive technology can be extremely useful, but it can be difficult to know where to start! That’s why we’ve created and guide to #Dyslexia and Useful Technology. Find out what technology options might be right for you #assistivetechnology #dyslexic

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British Dyslexia Association

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Dyslexia can make everyday tasks challenging. Our community shares how their dyslexia affects them on a daily basis. Visit our website for lots of help and advice:

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British Dyslexia Association

3 years

We’re pleased to see #neurodiversity being discussed more than ever before, but we know there’s still a long way to go. What would you like people to know about neurodiversity? We’d love to hear from you, and share your experiences with the wider community. #DyslexiaAwareness

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British Dyslexia Association

7 years

“Since being diagnosed with dyslexia I have been able to use my strengths to fulfil my ambitions” @karatointon Actress #positivedyslexia2017

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British Dyslexia Association

4 years

Some #MidWeekMotivation brought to you by @CurtisPritchard . Professional dancer, TV personality and proud ambassador to the British Dyslexia Association. #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiacommunity #dyslexic #dyslexicstrengths

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British Dyslexia Association

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“We don't have a choice but to think creatively and that can lead to brilliant ideas.” William, aged 11 #positivedyslexia2017

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