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With Dyslexia Awareness month now in full swing this weeks podcast episode I dig deep into the purpose and reasons behind me doing what I do.

How society views, perceives and understands dyslexia hugely shapes how successful a person can be. This is the biggest issue when it comes to dyslexia and it remains so misunderstood. This dyslexia awareness month I intend to do all I can to show up and help people

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In this episode I reflecting on being “that parent” when raising and advocating for dyslexic children, and sharing insights from the Positive Dyslexia Conference in Twickenham where I was a keynote speaker.

As parents of dyslexic children, we’re often told not to be “that parent” – the one who pushes, questions, and challenges. But what if advocating for your child’s needs isn’t about being difficult, but about love, support, and preventing disengagement from education? In this episode, I unpick my own parenting journey, explore when I had to step up and push for change, and share strategies for working with schools and teachers instead of against them.

I also talk about:

• Why I shifted my keynote talk from “Parenting Successful Dyslexics” to exploring dyslexia from a parent’s perspective.
• The reality of advocating for dyslexic children in schools as both a parent and former SENCO.
• Why in-person conferences like the Positive Dyslexia Limited event are still so powerful for connection, learning, and confidence.
• My upcoming Isle of Wight Dyslexia Conference and why it’s worth showing up in real life.

If you’re a parent of a dyslexic child, an educator, or simply curious about the lived experience of dyslexia, this episode is for you.

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This week, I’m talking about the first full week of term—the one where clubs start, routines get real, and tiredness hits. Inside:

• Rebel Up mentoring — powerful breakthroughs as we start with “love your dyslexic brain” and unpick how your brain works.
• The POD (Parents of Dyslexics) — September pop-up is buzzing: weekend meltdowns, why they happen, and proactive supports that help. Join here: POD – Parents of Dyslexics (sign-up)
  
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• CPD & practising certificate — head down, training done; socials a bit quieter because… bandwidth is real.
• Uni send-off — the invisible mental load we carry for our kids (and the space that returns once a big milestone passes).
• Masking at home — how strong family structures can hide genuine needs at school, and why proactive systems beat firefighting.
• Parenting theme for the year — keynotes on raising successful dyslexics and protecting mental health/anxiety:
  • 18 Sept 2025 — 2nd Twickenham Dyslexia Conference, The Exchange, Twickenham. Tickets/info: Positive Dyslexia conference page
    or Eventbrite listing
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  • 27 Sept 2025 — Bell House Dyslexia Fair 2025, Dulwich. Details: Bell House event page
    or Eventbrite
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• The “over-delivery” debate — after my GCSE post picked up traction, I unpack what I mean: when effort ≠ attainment, compensatory strategies, and working with (not against) a dyslexic/ADHD brain. Chime in with your view!
• Book progress — back into a writing rhythm on navigating the education system; aiming to pitch to a publisher.

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