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An estimated 1 million schoolchildren in the UK are affected by dyslexia. Despite this, sometimes the need is overlooked. Dyslexia specialist Louise Selby explains why this can be the case and how dyslexia can be ‘brought back into the room’. 

They discuss:
The new definition of dyslexia and why we need to talk about it
What dyslexia can look like
What can be done in the classroom/school 

Resources
Dyslexia definition 2025
Papers - Delphi dyslexia definition research papers, Dyslexia being seen research paper
Supporting dyslexia across the secondary curriculum
Dyslexia-friendly learning environment checklists
Metacognition resources
Dyslexia-friendly teaching & learning checklists
Louise's Higher interest lower level books catalogue
Scaffolding learning activity

About Louise

Louise is a Dyslexia Specialist Teacher & Assessor with 25 years of experience working in schools and is the author of Morph Mastery and All About Dyslexia.

www.louiseselbydyslexia.com

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158480/fan_mail/new">Get in touch</a>An estimated 1 million schoolchildren in the UK are affected by dyslexia. Despite this, sometimes the need is overlooked. Dyslexia specialist Louise Selby explains why this can be the case and how dyslexia can be ‘brought back into the room’. They discuss:<ul><li>The new definition of dyslexia and why we need to talk about it</li><li>What dyslexia can look like</li><li>What can be done in the classroom/school </li></ul>Resources<ul><li><a href='https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/news/delphi-definition-of-dyslexia-sasc-briefing-paper-released-march-2025/268824'>Dyslexia definition 2025</a></li><li>Papers - <a href='https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.14123'>Delphi dyslexia definition research papers</a>, <a href='https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dys.70003'>Dyslexia being seen research paper</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/identifying-and-supporting-dyslexia-across-the-secondary-curriculum/'>Supporting dyslexia across the secondary curriculum</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/dyslexia-friendly-learning-environment-checklists/'>Dyslexia-friendly learning environment checklists</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/?filter=true&amp;s=metacognition'>Metacognition resources</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/dyslexia-friendly-teaching-and-learning-checklist/'>Dyslexia-friendly teaching &amp; learning checklists</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/higher-interest-lower-level-reading-books/'>Louise&apos;s Higher interest lower level books catalogue</a></li><li><a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/resources/scaffolding-learning-venn-diagram-for-planning/'>Scaffolding learning activity</a></li></ul>About LouiseLouise is a Dyslexia Specialist Teacher &amp; Assessor with 25 years of experience working in schools and is the author of Morph Mastery and <a href='https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/all-about-dyslexia-for-primary-and-secondary-schools/'>All About Dyslexia</a>.<a href='https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/W6InCKOMOUZ3zrnfptVc5HSc8?domain=louiseselbydyslexia.com'>www.louiseselbydyslexia.com</a>The SEND Network For more information and resources, access the  Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast New to the network? Register here: <a href='https://send-network.co.uk/'>SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)</a>

The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight  to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice

The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight&nbsp; to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice