22 min
E8: "Neurodiversity, and Crime: Investigating the 'School to Prison Pipeline' with Dr. Neil Alexander-Passe" Talamo Dyslexia Thoughts Podcast: A Series on Understanding Dyslexia
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Welcome to Episode 8 of Talamo Thoughts. Today, host Jamie Wace sits with Dr. Neil Alexander-Passe, an expert on dyslexia and author of "Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, and Crime: Investigating the 'School to Prison Pipeline'." They delve into a startling correlation that half the prison population has a reading age below 11, revealing a concerning link between dyslexia and imprisonment.
Throughout this enlightening chat, Jamie and Neil discuss:
The overlooked prevalence of dyslexia in prisons and how school plays a large role in this problem.
Heartwrenching personal accounts of prisoners caught up in the system.
The vulnerabilities of dyslexic individuals in the justice system potentially lead to misguided guilty pleas.
Solutions to better support dyslexic individuals and prevent their unintended journey into the prison system.
This episode is a must-listen for educators, legal professionals, and everyone passionate about understanding dyslexia's broader implications.
This podcast is brought to you by Talamo, a company championing dyslexia screening and assessment access. Support our mission at talamo.co.uk.
Welcome to Episode 8 of Talamo Thoughts. Today, host Jamie Wace sits with Dr. Neil Alexander-Passe, an expert on dyslexia and author of "Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, and Crime: Investigating the 'School to Prison Pipeline'." They delve into a startling correlation that half the prison population has a reading age below 11, revealing a concerning link between dyslexia and imprisonment.
Throughout this enlightening chat, Jamie and Neil discuss:
The overlooked prevalence of dyslexia in prisons and how school plays a large role in this problem.
Heartwrenching personal accounts of prisoners caught up in the system.
The vulnerabilities of dyslexic individuals in the justice system potentially lead to misguided guilty pleas.
Solutions to better support dyslexic individuals and prevent their unintended journey into the prison system.
This episode is a must-listen for educators, legal professionals, and everyone passionate about understanding dyslexia's broader implications.
This podcast is brought to you by Talamo, a company championing dyslexia screening and assessment access. Support our mission at talamo.co.uk.
22 min