In today’s episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran warmly sits down with Arran Smith, the visionary founder of the UK’s Dyslexia Show, an event that stands at the forefront of dyslexia and neurodiversity advocacy. Arran, who himself has navigated the challenges of dyslexia, shares his compelling journey from concept to realization of the UK's primary exhibition dedicated to dyslexia awareness. This episode delves into the origins of the Dyslexia Show, its evolution amidst the pandemic, and the remarkable growth it has experienced, including the introduction of the Dyscalculia Show.
Arran's story is a beacon of inspiration, illustrating the power of resilience, community, and the impact of creating a national dialogue around dyslexia support and education. This conversation is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of dyslexia and the transformative power of inclusive events in fostering understanding and support for individuals with learning differences.
#65 Tip:Becoming an Effective Contributor with Dyslexia
#64 Tip:Dyslexia and the importance of fast feedback when they learn.
#63 Tip:How prototyping ideas with children can help their dyslexia
#62 Tip:Feynman Technique: A technique we use to help children with dyslexia learn faster
#61 Tip:How to explain to a child how their brain works
#60 Tip:How working memory affects the five stumbling blocks of dyslexia
#59 Tip:The Origins of BulletMap Academy
#58 Tip:Darius' Dyslexia Assessment
#57 Tip:Thomas Edison: What lessons can we learn from his life?
#56 Tip:Biology, Dyslexia and Notes from audio
#55 Tip:Cooking and dyslexia: Creating innovative meals. Then forgetting the recipe?
#54 Tip:The real world implications of 3D thinking for dyslexia (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.53-56)
#53 Tip:How dyslexia can enhance 3D reasoning at the cost of 2D (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.51-53)
#52 Tip:Five Gears of Dyslexia: Reading, Writing, Remembering, Results and Organization
#51 Tip:Homeschoolers' advice to adjusting to remote schooling with dyslexia
#50 Tip:How the USA lockdown experience, remote schooling is affecting children with dyslexia
#49 Co-occurring visual problems that go along with dyslexia. Dr. Bhavin Shah
#48 The Potential impacts of eye-tracking technology - Lexplore Analytics part 2
#47 Eye-tracking technology detects reading difficulty - Lexplore Analytics Presentation part 1
#46 Exploring Self-Compassion with Dr. Joanne Scott
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