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"My Dyslexia Journey" is a series of interviews on the DABBGL website that follows individuals with dyslexia through their education and into successful adult lives. It is aimed at dyslexic people and their families who want real-life examples of how others have navigated school, college and work. You can reach it from the main navigation on dyslexiawise.co.uk, where a short introduction links through to the full series.
What the series covers
The site describes the series as "a series of interviews describing the journey of individuals, who have navigated their way through education and have gone on to succeed with dyslexia." That framing tells you what to expect:
- First-person accounts rather than clinical descriptions of dyslexia.
- An education-through-to-adulthood arc, from school years to further study and work.
- Success stories intended to show what is possible, not to promise a particular outcome for every reader.
The emphasis on lived experience fits the wider tone of the site, which also carries short quotes from people the association has helped — for example, a mother of a nine-year-old and a man in his early twenties describing support with school and college.
Who it is for
The series is most useful if you are:
- A parent whose child has just been identified as dyslexic and who wants to see how other people's paths unfolded.
- A young person with dyslexia looking for examples of adults who struggled in school and still got where they wanted to go.
- A teacher or supporter looking for accessible, personal material to share.
It is not a screening tool, an assessment service or a source of legal or educational entitlements. For those, the site points to separate pages on screening and adult support.
How to find it
- Go to dyslexiawise.co.uk.
- Look for the "My Dyslexia Journey" link on the site — the homepage introduces the series and directs visitors to it.
- Read the interviews in sequence or pick the ones closest to your own situation.
If you cannot find the link, the association's contact address is [email protected]; the site also lists a telephone number and a volunteering page for its helpline.
What else sits alongside it
"My Dyslexia Journey" is one part of a broader set of resources on the site:
| Resource | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Home-learning links | A Department for Education list of online educational resources for pupils of all ages, including those with SEND, described on the site as currently free and useful for supporting schoolwork at home |
| Screening and adults pages | Information and support routes for adults and for screening enquiries |
| Events | Open meetings and fundraising events, including an Open Meeting on 16 September |
| Volunteering | Roles including helpline volunteers, with training and mentoring provided |
A realistic note
The interviews are personal stories, so treat them as encouragement and practical insight rather than a template. Every dyslexic person's route through education differs, and the support available varies by school, local authority and age. Use the series to start conversations — with your child, your school or the association itself — rather than as a substitute for individual advice.