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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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