Supportive Blogs for Dyslexic Learners

As a parent, it’s natural to notice when something doesn’t feel quite right. Maybe your child is bright and curious, but when it comes to reading or writing, things seem unexpectedly difficult. You might be wondering if it’s just a phase or something more. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet many parents are left navigating the signs alone, unsure of what to look for or what to do next. This post is here to offer clarity, not overwhelm. If you’re ques

If you’ve found yourself typing dyslexia test into Google late at night, you’re not alone. Most parents arrive at this point because something isn’t adding up, their child is bright, curious, capable yet reading and writing feel harder than they should. This blog is here to bring clarity. Not panic. Not overwhelm. Just straightforward guidance from someone who has assessed hundreds of children and worked in education for over twenty-three years. What a Dyslexia Test Actually

If you’re searching for workplace dyslexia assessments UK, you’re probably already dealing with one of these headaches. You’re tired of reading the same sentence ten times. You’re spending hours writing emails that should take minutes. You’re smashing it at work but still feeling like you’re hiding something. You’re wondering how much longer you can mask before it catches up with you. And you’re asking the real question: Is this dyslexia and could an assessment actually help?

You’re searching for an online dyslexia test UK because you want answers. You want clarity. You want the guessing to stop. And you want to understand whether you, or your child, might actually be dyslexic. Let’s break this down in the simplest way. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight talk from someone who assesses dyslexia every day. I’m Laura Gowers, dyslexia assessor, educator and founder of This is Dyslexia. I assess children, adults and international students through both

You’re here because something isn’t adding up. Your child is bright but reading feels like a battle. Or you’re an adult who has always worked twice as hard as everyone else and you’re wondering… is it dyslexia? You want clarity. You want answers. And you want someone who actually gets it. I’m Laura Gowers, the founder of This is Dyslexia, dyslexia assessor, educator and someone who has spent over two decades helping children and adults understand how their brains work. I run

If you’re here, chances are something in your gut is whispering: “ Something isn’t adding up, but I can’t put my finger on it.” Maybe your child is bright, curious, full of ideas yet reading feels like wading through mud. Maybe homework time has turned into tears, avoidance or that heartbreaking phrase no parent ever wants to hear: “I’m just stupid.” Let me begin with this: You are not overreacting. You are not one of those parents. And you are most certainly not alone. I’ve

Why UK Organisations Are Prioritising a Neurodiverse Workforce Across the UK, forward-thinking organisations are recognising that building a neurodiverse workforce is not only the right thing to do, but also a smart business strategy. Neurodiversity celebrates the natural differences in how people think, learn and process information, including conditions such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD and dyspraxia. By embracing these differences, employers can unlock new levels of innovatio

Child Dyslexia Assessments in Kent and Across the UK If you’ve ever sat with that gut feeling that something just isn’t clicking for your child when it comes to reading or writing, you’re not alone and you’re not imagining it. Many parents begin this journey with quiet questions. Is this just a phase? Do I wait and see? Will they grow out of it? These are completely valid thoughts. But here’s what we’ve seen time and time again at This Is Dyslexia: when a child has a dyslexia

International schools bring together students from diverse cultures, languages, and learning backgrounds. This richness is a strength, but it also means that learning differences, such as dyslexia, can easily be overlooked or misunderstood. With the added complexity of pupils moving between different education systems, international schools have a unique responsibility: ensuring that every child has access to the right support, wherever they are in the world. At This Is Dysle

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