#141: The Dyslexia Show Founder Talks About His Mission to Provide and Empower. Arran Smith

#141: The Dyslexia Show Founder Talks About His Mission to Provide and Empower. Arran Smith

In today’s episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran warmly sits down with Arran Smith, the visionary founder of the UK’s Dyslexia Show, an event that stands at the forefront of dyslexia and neurodiversity advocacy. Arran, who himself has navigated the challenges of dyslexia, shares his compelling journey from concept to realization of the UK's primary exhibition dedicated to dyslexia awareness. This episode delves into the origins of the Dyslexia Show, its evolution amidst the pandemic, and the remarkable growth it has experienced, including the introduction of the Dyscalculia Show.

Arran's story is a beacon of inspiration, illustrating the power of resilience, community, and the impact of creating a national dialogue around dyslexia support and education. This conversation is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of dyslexia and the transformative power of inclusive events in fostering understanding and support for individuals with learning differences.


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#129: Multi-sensory Coaching for Children with Specialized Learning Needs for 20 Years. Dr. Emily Levy

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This week, we'll learn more about the benefits of webbing and mind mapping for children with specialized learning needs. During my recent conversation with a multisensory coach, she shared how she tut...

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#128 Visual Thinking: Its Value in building a productive society: Temple Grandin

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Do you consider yourself a visual thinker? When Temple was interviewing people about how they think, she was shocked to know that some people are not thinking in pictures. She thought everybody thinks...

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#127 Starting a Clothing Brand with Dyslexia - Jake Posner

#127 Starting a Clothing Brand with Dyslexia - Jake Posner

I had an interesting conversation with one of the ambassadors for the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) about his start-up business journey and how dyslexia somewhat paved the way for creating a sust...

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#126 Other Ways to Teach Reading Nora Chahbazi

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If you’ve ever tried teaching your child to read, you’ll know that it's not as easy as it looks, especially for a child with a learning difference. I had a great conversation with Nora Chahbazi, the f...

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#125 Hypercreative: What it’s like and how to make the most of it. Karen Daniels

#125 Hypercreative: What it’s like and how to make the most of it. Karen Daniels

Do you constantly receive ideas and inspiration from various sources? Do you start countless hobbies or artistic pursuits with crazy ideas on a whim? You might be hypercreative. I had a very interesti...

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