What is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a brilliant and different way of thinking. Dyslexic brains process information differently. This results in a pattern of strengths, such as problem solving, creative thinking, and seeing the big picture.
Although there are challenges with spelling, reading, writing and rote learning, dyslexics have created some of the greatest inventions of all time, from the light bulb to the motor car, iPhone and aeroplane.
The film was created to hijack the search ‘What is dyslexia?’ to enable children and parents to find it at the top of their search results and access a more positive explanation of dyslexia.
My Dyslexic Mind
About one in 10 children has dyslexia. There are likely at least one of two others in your class with it. My Dyslexic Mind explores what dyslexia is and some of the ways it affects children. It is presented by 12-year-old Ben, who struggled at school until he found out he had dyslexia - a learning difference that means reading and writing are harder than for other kids. It also affects memory.
As part of the show Ben meets Dominic - one half of Dick and Dom. Dom only found out he had Dyslexia when he was 15. He says it has been good for him, because it pushed him forward to be a great TV presenter!

See dyslexia differently
This animation was created by the British Dyslexia Association and seeks to pre-empt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.
Inside our dyslexic minds
Dyslexia is one of the most diagnosed SpLDs. Despite this Chris Packham feels dyslexia is frequently ignored and often misunderstood. He meets two dyslexic individuals frustrated that the people in their lives don’t fully understand them. Teaming up with top filmmakers, animators and graphic designers, they create evocative short films which explain to family and friends how they truly feel inside and what’s really going on inside their dyslexic minds.

See dyslexia differently
Left from write recognises the strengths that people with dyslexia can have, whilst acknowledging the challenges it can pose in education, work and life. It gives a positive and balanced message about dyslexia. It tells the personal story of discovery of the narrator and combines interviews with dyslexics and experts and gives a fascinating insight into the advantages that go along with being dyslexic.
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Successful leaders in Business, Law, and Politics reflect on their Dyslexic experiences. The story follows Dylan, a high school senior who must overcome the challenges of Dyslexia to achieve his dream of getting into a competitive college. By following his journey as well as that of other children, we can see how many myths and misconceptions there are about Dyslexia, and how it offers gifts as well as challenges. Recent findings in neuroscience reveal for the first time that Dyslexia is a physiological challenge, and Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, top experts, explain how Dyslexia works and what the opportunities are.
What is Dyslexia
Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain and that the difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective."
Meet our team

Arlene Wake
Head of Centre
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor Emotional Regulation & Behavioural Coaching/Therapy

Kate Whiteside
1:1 Literacy Tutor
Typing Tutor

Helena Meikle
Specialist Dyslexia Assessor and Counsellor


