All Things Dyslexia

Elizabeth Takyi
All Things Dyslexia Podcast

We are adapting our model to reach more vulnerable people with dyslexia during this COVID19 through the use of podcasts that will be published on our website and other social media channels. A series of short 30-45 mins broadcasts will offer people access to tips and coping techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Dyscalculia Explained

    05/08/2022

    Dyscalculia Explained

    In episode 7 Series 8 we are joined by Robert Jennings, who will be discussing ‘Dyscalculia Explained’   Robert Jennings is currently, Head of Maths at Emerson House, which is a special educational needs learning centre in West London. In this role, he assesses for math difficulties, sets out intervention plans for each pupil and directly teaches several pupils each day. Robert is responsible, for the C.P.D for the maths teaching team and enjoys training other teachers to become more aware of dyscalculia and how to teach pupils with math difficulties.   Robert Jennings co-founded the Dyscalculia Network, along with Cathryn Eadle, in 2020 and they were delighted with the progress achieved. The main objective is to raise awareness of this condition, as it is still relatively unknown within the educational world, as well as with parents and pupils. Robert has always had a passion for helping people and this compliments his love of teaching maths.         Connect with Robert Jennings on social media: Website: Homepage (dyscalculianetwork.com) Instagram: Dyscalculia Network (@dyscalculianetwork) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: The Dyscalculia Network (@DyscalculiaNet1) / Twitter Email: info@dyscalculianetwork.com Facebook: (3) Dyscalculia Network | Facebook     This podcast is funded by National Lottery Community Fund Social Enterprise Support Fund and Resonance Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  2. Dyslexia and Emotional well-being

    14/07/2022

    Dyslexia and Emotional well-being

    In episode 5 Series 8 we are joined by Akua Opong, who will be discussing ‘Dyslexia and Emotional well-being’. Akua works as a Senior Analyst within the Corporate Technology team at London Stock Exchange Group. Outside of her main role, Akua is a keen diversity and inclusion advocate, a mental health champion Community Lead for the UK Charity Committee and LSEG’s Women’s Inspired Network. She is passionate about raising the profile of women in STEM, as a Cajigo Mentor and STEM Ambassador. Akua is a neurodiversity advocate (self identifies as Dyslexic and has ADHD), a fundraiser, Team London ambassador, a charity volunteer and a keen sports volunteer for Netball England and British Athletics. She has featured in Investment Week, Forbes, provided STEM career talk for various education institutions and been a panellist for One Tech World Conference 2021 discussing Harnessing Neurodiversity in Tech. In 2021, Akua also featured in the tech London advocates the Voices in the shadows book, Awarded Highly Commended for Role Model of the Year: Financial Services at Women in Tech Excellence 2021, Tech Women100 2021 Winner, Rising Star for Technology 2022 and Empower Top 100 Future Leader 2022.   Connect on social media: LinkedIn: (5) Akua Opong | LinkedIn Website: linktr.ee/aopong    This podcast is funded by National Lottery Community Fund (Social Enterprise Support Fund and Resonance Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  3. Is Dyslexia Misunderstood?

    07/07/2022

    Is Dyslexia Misunderstood?

    In episode 4 Series 8 we are joined by Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE, who will be discussing ‘Is Dyslexia Misunderstood?’. Elizabeth has dedicated over two decades of her working career to raising greater understanding and awareness of dyslexia, in her home county of Shropshire as well as across the midlands, the UK and internationally. She is a qualified teacher and a Specialist Learning Difficulties (SpLD) teacher, specialising in working with adults, and a multi-award winner for her work as a dyslexia ambassador; recently receiving the honour of being named as an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022. Dyslexic herself, Elizabeth has experienced first-hand many of the challenges that navigating the education system and the wider world can present for dyslexics, and being autistic adds a second layer to her experiences both personally and professionally. Her ambition to create a more dyslexia-friendly world has been the driving force behind every undertaking or collaboration she has taken part in over the last 22 years; from teaching people about dyslexia, being a new teacher recruiter and mentor, to taking founding dyslexia information day and the dyslexia awards - everything is about raising that positive profile of dyslexics, offering inspiration and empowerment for her fellow dyslexics wherever possible.      Connect on social media: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elitheddc Website: The DDC – Raising Positive Dyslexia Awareness Non- for-profit event: Dyslexia Awards – Celebrating Good Practice (theddc.org.uk) Email: elizabeth@theddc.org.uk Twitter: EliTheDDC     This podcast is funded by National Lottery Community Fund (Social Enterprise Support Fund and Resonance Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  4. Dyslexia and Tech

    23/06/2022

    Dyslexia and Tech

    In episode 3 Series 8 we are joined by Jo Davidson, who will be discussing ‘Dyslexia and Tech’. Jo Davidson holds a BA degree in teaching, she is the director of Dragonfly Education Support (South Coast). The company works within the Disabled Student allowance (DSA), but also privately supports people that need a helping hand. Jo Davidson is a qualified teacher with QTL and has a big passion for helping people who may be struggling through their studies or in general life due to their disabilities. Currently Jo, is studying a counselling course, to provide another type of support. Jo has been working in this industry since 2010 and thoroughly enjoys giving support to those in need. Dragonfly is disabled led and understands what it is like to struggle with disabilities and diagnoses, they use their own experiences making sure that they support people as best as they can.   At Dragonfly, they provide face to face and remote support for study skills for SPLD and Autism, mentoring for Autism, mentoring for Asperger’s syndrome and Mental Health difficulties, plus assistive technology training. The support Dragonfly offers is available throughout the South Coast of England and Remote Training through a program called ‘Zoom’.   Connect with Jo Davidson on social media: LinkedIn: Jo (Barents) Davidson | LinkedIn Website: Home (dragonflyeducationalsupport.co.uk) Email: maildragonflyltd@gmail.com   This podcast is funded by National Lottery Community Fund (Social Enterprise Support Fund and Resonance Ltd   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

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We are adapting our model to reach more vulnerable people with dyslexia during this COVID19 through the use of podcasts that will be published on our website and other social media channels. A series of short 30-45 mins broadcasts will offer people access to tips and coping techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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