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The Power of Assistive Technology for Dyslexics

Embracing The Power of Assistive Technology for Dyslexics

I was delighted to feature as a guest on Neurodiversity Stories Podcast hosted by Darren Clark a Dyslexia Influencer and Award Winning Entrepreneur who is Changing perceptions of Neurodiversity globally through speaking, training and consulting and Making Organisations and schools fully SpLD Inclusive and trailblazing awareness.

Just Some of What We Discuss:

How tech tools can enhance reading and learning abilities for dyslexics

OrCam technology and their 2 products – OrCam Read for visually impaired people. And OrCam Learn, a revolutionary AI-based learning companion that interacts with students to enhance their reading and learning abilities.

And lots more……

For more information about Darren check out the Neurodiversity Hub: www.neurodiversity-hub.com 

 

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Chat with Product Specialist for ReadSpeaker TextAid at Aventido Limited

Chat with Product Specialist for ReadSpeaker TextAid at Aventido Limited

 Chat with Product Specialist for ReadSpeaker TextAid at Aventido Limited (Mary Wilcox)

We speak with Mary Wilcox, who is an Assistive Technology Trainer and Product Specialist at Aventido Limited. Mary started out as a teacher and transitioned to training people and organisations in assistive technology. She deals with the education sector from schools to universities so is well place to talk about assistive tech.

 

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Our Questions for Mary as covered in the Podcast:

  • As you started your career as a primary school teacher, at what point did you find out about neurodiversity?
  • At what point do you consider putting in reasonable adjustments to support a child’s education?
  • How does the education system support neurodiverse teachers?
  • What made you decide to change your career and go into assistive technology?
  • What challenges do you see in promoting how assistive technology can help the neurodiverse community?
  • What funny stories can you share about dyslexia?

Podcast Hosts:

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

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Rosemary is a digital content creator who helps small businesses, coaches and freelancers establish a presence online – offering WordPress websites, Canva Design and Canva Training, and as a certified LinkedIn Insider Help from account setup to teaching best LinkedIn practices.

Suzy Taylor

Suzy Taylor

Assistive Tech - LinkedIn

Suzy Taylor is a training specialist who helps people with disabilities deal with the emotional impacts and frustrations of their condition and teaches and trains people how to embrace and use assistive technology to make life easier. Suzy also offers LinkedIn help and support.

YouTube cooking channel mum talks about dyslexia

YouTube cooking channel mum talks about dyslexia

You Tube cooking channel mum talks about dyslexia

This week in our podcast we speak to a ” You Tube cooking channel mum talks about dyslexia”. Sharon Fitzpatrick from lifestylewithsharon.com who is a mum of a dyslexic and has a cooking channel on YouTube with lots of delicious recipes.

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We Discuss:

  • When did you discover the difficulties with dyslexia and dyspraxia for your son?
  • Why is understanding mental health helpful?
  • What inspired you to start a cooking channel?
  • How can you create recipes easy to follow for the dyslexic and neurodiverse community?
  • What tips have you for teaching people to cook who have dyslexia and dyspraxia?
  • How to create recipes that are understood by all, like potatoes are spuds in Ireland and tatties in Scotland
  • What funny stories can you share from your YouTube channel?

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Podcast Hosts:

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Design-WordPress-LinkedIn

Rosemary is a digital content creator who helps small businesses, coaches and freelancers establish a presence online – offering WordPress websites, Canva Design and Canva Training, and as a certified LinkedIn Insider Help from account setup to teaching best LinkedIn practices.

Suzy Taylor

Suzy Taylor

Assistive Tech - LinkedIn

Suzy Taylor is a training specialist who helps people with disabilities deal with the emotional impacts and frustrations of their condition and teaches and trains people how to embrace and use assistive technology to make life easier. Suzy also offers LinkedIn help and support.

How to release what is holding you back and thrive 

How to release what is holding you back and thrive 

How to release what is holding you back and thrive?

This week we spoke to Tim Spencer Hypnotherapist and Life Coach the topic being How to release what is holding you back and thrive in life and also during the conversation we discussed how Tim can help dyslexics and the neurodiverse community.

 During the conversation, we discussed the statistics that show that one in four people have issues with mental health. We all need help from time to time in our lives.

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Tims Contact Details:

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WE DISCUSSED:

  • Importance of supporting mental health and neurodiversity for overall well-being
  • How does Tim help and how his programs work
  • What would your recommendations of how much support people require?
  • We are all different, and our needs can vary a lot.
  • How can things be made easier to get things done?
  • How can fire working help given by professionally trained individuals
  • Are there people who are not fit for firewalking
  • What are the benefits of what you offer to dyslexics and the neurodiverse community?
  • What funny stories have you from your work as a therapist?

Podcast Hosts:

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Design-WordPress-LinkedIn

Rosemary is a digital content creator who helps small businesses, coaches and freelancers establish a presence online – offering WordPress websites, Canva Design and Canva Training, and as a certified LinkedIn Insider Help from account setup to teaching best LinkedIn practices.

Suzy Taylor

Suzy Taylor

Assistive Tech - LinkedIn

Suzy Taylor is a training specialist who helps people with disabilities deal with the emotional impacts and frustrations of their condition and teaches and trains people how to embrace and use assistive technology to make life easier. Suzy also offers LinkedIn help and support.

Chat with a dyslexic speaker business trainer and science fiction novelist

Chat with a dyslexic speaker business trainer and science fiction novelist

Chat with a dyslexic speaker trainer and science fiction novelist

In this week’s podcast we chat with a dyslexic speaker trainer and science fiction novelist Iain Mc Kinnon. We chat about how Iain started his successful career as a business trainer, how he got his degree in psychology, and how he discovered he was dyslexic.

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WE ALSO DISCUSSED:

  • What was the motivation and inspiration to become a science fiction author?
  • What lead Iain to a master’s degree in writing?
  • Did he receive help during his studies or not?
  • His Tips for work and studies.

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Podcast Hosts:

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Rosemary O Shaughnessy

Design-WordPress-LinkedIn

Rosemary is a digital content creator who helps small businesses, coaches and freelancers establish a presence online – offering WordPress websites, Canva Design and Canva Training, and as a certified LinkedIn Insider Help from account setup to teaching best LinkedIn practices.

Suzy Taylor

Suzy Taylor

Assistive Tech - LinkedIn

Suzy Taylor is a training specialist who helps people with disabilities deal with the emotional impacts and frustrations of their condition and teaches and trains people how to embrace and use assistive technology to make life easier. Suzy also offers LinkedIn help and support.

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