Chrislexia

Chrislexia

Chrislexia is a Neurodiverse social media platform and podcast, hosted by Christopher Martin, a Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, and potentially Dysgraphic full-time UKS2 primary teacher, PE lead, and sports coordinator. In each episode, Chris dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of being a primary school teacher with Special Educational Needs (SEN), sharing personal experiences, practical strategies, and insights for fellow educators navigating similar journeys. From navigating the classroom with neurodiversity to managing the complexities of a PE lead role, Chrislexia offers honest, unfiltered conversations about teaching, inclusion, and advocacy for neurodivergent students and teachers alike. Chris tackles everything from supporting children with SEN to creating inclusive learning environments that empower both students and educators. In addition to educational content, Chrislexia features unedited audiobooks specifically created for dyslexics who love stories but struggle with traditional reading. These audiobooks, read by Chris himself, offer a raw and engaging listening experience that brings books to life in a way that’s accessible for neurodiverse listeners.

Episodes

  1. DYSPRAXIA: CHRISLEXIA AND THE TIED UP TOWN

    13/11/2025

    DYSPRAXIA: CHRISLEXIA AND THE TIED UP TOWN

    🎧 CHRISLEXIA AND THE TIED-UP TOWN 💫 A magical adventure about Dyspraxia, courage, and untying what feels impossible. Welcome back to the Chrislexia Read-Aloud series — where every kind of mind finds its magic. In this episode, we explore the world through the eyes of James — bright, funny, determined, and sometimes tangled up in his own shoelaces. When the class stumble upon the mysterious Tied-Up Town, everything — and everyone — is knotted, tangled, or stuck. Doors won’t open. Bridges won’t connect. Words twist and trip over each other. Even thoughts can’t seem to flow in straight lines. Sound familiar? For James, this strange new world feels all too real. He’s used to dropping things, tripping over nothing, or spending far too long trying to tie a bow. But when the rest of the class begin to lose patience, it’s James — not the “neat and tidy” ones — who discovers what’s really holding the town together. ✨ Through puzzles, teamwork, and one very important lesson about patience, James learns that dyspraxia doesn’t mean broken — it means brilliantly wired for something different. This story celebrates the children who think faster than their hands can move, who know exactly what they want to say but can’t always get the words out, and who keep showing up — again and again — no matter how many times they fall. Because in The Tied-Up Town, it’s not perfection that saves the day. It’s persistence. --- 🧩 ABOUT THE SERIES The Chrislexia and the… collection brings together six magical adventures inspired by real neurodiverse experiences. Each story follows Chris and his classmates as they discover their hidden strengths — inside and outside the classroom — while exploring new worlds where neurodiversity is the norm and difference is the superpower. 📘 Book 1: The Classroom of Clues — Friendship & first magic 🧠 Book 2: The Power of Words — Dyslexia 🧮 Book 3: The Logic Landslide — Dyscalculia ⚽ Book 4: The Tied-Up Town — Dyspraxia 🎧 Book 5: The Shouting Shadows — Sensory Processing ✍️ Book 6: The Unwritten Story — Dysgraphia Each book can be enjoyed individually or as part of the full Chrislexia journey — a growing world that celebrates inclusion, confidence, and understanding for readers, listeners, and classrooms everywhere. --- 💡 WHY “READ-ALOUD WITH THE AUTHOR”? Listening while reading is proven to boost focus, comprehension, and confidence — especially for neurodiverse, EAL, and struggling readers. That’s why every Chrislexia book is available both in print and as a free read-aloud on the Chrislexia Podcast — because inclusion shouldn’t depend on ability. Research from the British Dyslexia Association, Education Endowment Foundation, and Made By Dyslexia confirms that multisensory reading helps children connect sounds to print, build vocabulary, and grow their love of learning. So whether you’re reading along, listening in the car, or sharing the story in class — thank you for celebrating difference with me. --- 💙 READ. LISTEN. BELIEVE. 📚 Chrislexia and the Tied-Up Town — available now on Amazon Books and Kindle 🎧 Read-Aloud available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube 🔗 Search “Chrislexia” wherever you get your podcasts --- #Chrislexia #DyspraxiaAwareness #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #DifferentIsNotLess #ChrislexiaBooks #ReadAloud #Audiobook #EveryKindOfMind #ChrislexiaPodcast #Dyspraxia #SEND #PrimaryEducation #ChildrenBooks #UKAuthors #NeurodiverseStories #EmpowerEveryLearner #ChrislexiaAndTheTiedUpTown #ChrislexiaReadAloud Instagram @chrislexia Twitter @chrislexia Facebook @Chrislexia Email Chrislexia@outlook.com

    26 min
  2. Read Aloud 1: Chrislexia and the Classroom of Clues (with the Author)

    10/11/2025

    Read Aloud 1: Chrislexia and the Classroom of Clues (with the Author)

    🧩 Episode Description Step into the world of Chrislexia and the Classroom of Clues — the first magical story in a new inclusive adventure series written and read aloud by Chris Chrislexia (Christopher J. Martin). 📚 About the Story Chrislexia has always seen the world a little differently. While the rest of the class focuses on worksheets and whiteboards, Chris sees patterns, puzzles and possibilities. When a mysterious drawing begins to glow, Chris and his friends discover a hidden door inside their classroom — and a world that celebrates thinking differently. ✨ It’s a place where chairs wobble, rules bend, and every kind of mind has a chance to shine. But back in the real world, not everyone understands them. Can they bring that magic home? --- 🎧 Why a Read-Aloud? Because science proves that listening while reading improves: ✅ Reading fluency and comprehension ✅ Confidence for EAL and SEN learners ✅ Focus, memory, and enjoyment This series is designed for children who love stories but don’t always love reading — giving them characters who think and feel just like they do. --- 🧠 About the Chrislexia Series Each book celebrates a different kind of neurodiversity through story — not labels. 📘 Book 1: The Classroom of Clues — Friendship and first magic 🧠 Book 2: The Power of Words — Dyslexia 🧮 Book 3: The Logic Landslide — Dyscalculia ⚽ Book 4: The Tied-Up Town — Dyspraxia 🎧 Book 5: The Shouting Shadows — Sensory Processing ✍️ Book 6: The Unwritten Story — Dysgraphia --- 💙 Join the Movement Because different is not less — difference is powerful. 📘 Read along on Amazon → https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FZWBCZGR 🌍 Learn more about the mission → www.crowdfunder.co.uk/Chrislexia  #Chrislexia #DifferentIsNotLess #ReadAlong #InclusiveEducation #DyslexiaAwareness Instagram @chrislexia Twitter @chrislexia Facebook @Chrislexia Email Chrislexia@outlook.com

    28 min

About

Chrislexia is a Neurodiverse social media platform and podcast, hosted by Christopher Martin, a Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, and potentially Dysgraphic full-time UKS2 primary teacher, PE lead, and sports coordinator. In each episode, Chris dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of being a primary school teacher with Special Educational Needs (SEN), sharing personal experiences, practical strategies, and insights for fellow educators navigating similar journeys. From navigating the classroom with neurodiversity to managing the complexities of a PE lead role, Chrislexia offers honest, unfiltered conversations about teaching, inclusion, and advocacy for neurodivergent students and teachers alike. Chris tackles everything from supporting children with SEN to creating inclusive learning environments that empower both students and educators. In addition to educational content, Chrislexia features unedited audiobooks specifically created for dyslexics who love stories but struggle with traditional reading. These audiobooks, read by Chris himself, offer a raw and engaging listening experience that brings books to life in a way that’s accessible for neurodiverse listeners.