Dyslexia and Us : a collection of personal stories.

Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Publisher Information; Acknowledgements; About Dyslexia Scotland; Foreword; Councillor Deidre Brock; A Note To The Reader About This Book; Dyslexia and Us; Form-Filling And Panic; Having Ambitions; Dysfunctional Or Dyslexic; Proud To Be Dyslexic; Living With Dyslexia; A Father And Lawyer's Tale; A Tale From Prison; Early Recognition Triumphs; From School To The Police Force; Extra Support Should Be Free; A Tutor's View; A Pupil's Story; Tears And Success; Unsung hero; Ah'm No' Daft After Aw; A Child's View; Getting Recognition In Primary School.

Dyslexia Identified In AdulthoodThe Magic Of Summer, A Film Starring Robert Carlisle; A Failing Education System; The Value Of A Tutor's Support; A Talented Musician Tells Her Story; Pressure At Work; A Day To Remember; A Hero's Journey; Getting Lost; Failed By The Education System; Reading And Left Right Difficulty; Good Help At School; Memory Problems; Dyslexic Difficulties; Lost Potential; "The Thick One"; Facing Up To Dyslexia; Life With Dyslexia: Read Between The Lines; Educated In Prison; Good To Be Different; Life With Dyslexia; My Son's Story (Part 1 Written In 1985).

My Son's Story Continued 26 Years Later (Part 2 Written 2011)Learning To Feel Good About Myself; A Plea; Adult Basic Education; My Arch Enemy Dyslexia; Applying For Jobs; A Member Of Mensa; Computer Technology Helps; Paving The Way; Dyslexia And Socialising; Find 'N Out; Memories; A Long Journey; Dyslexia Is Frustrating; Arguing With My Own Brain; Struggle From School To University; A Tutor's Support; Keeping A Sense Of Humour; Embarrassed By Dyslexia; Identified With Dyslexia Too Late; Quotes From Pupils With Dyslexia; Specific Learning Difficulties Support Service.

Wishing To Be Like Everyone ElseDyslexia And Me; Being Dyslexic; A Reflective Story; Goals In Sight; Facing Up To Your Dyslexia; The Worst Days Of My Life; Muddle Or Muggle?; No Confidence; A Junior International Ice Hockey Star; Living And Working With Dyslexia; Learning Support And Scribes; A Special Family; A Success Story; An Old Man's Magic Gift; Struggling With Dyslexia; Dyslexia Is Good; No Longer Ashamed Of Being Dyslexic; Paper, Paper, Everywhere; Writing And Copying; Problems With Balance And Writing; Growing In Confidence; Finally Finding Myself; Dyslexia Is A Gift.

A Lesson For TeachersDriven To The Depths Of Despair; A Mother's Efforts To Get Help; Determination Wins; Dyslexia Awareness; Advantages And Disadvantages; Getting Help; Alternative Help; My Story, I Am 10 Years Old; Coping Strategies As An Adult; No Certificate For Dyslexia; Getting Stressed; Thoughts From An Educational Psychologist; Bullied; Good Coping Techniques; Support From Abe (Adult Basic Education); In The Family; Unidentified Dyslexia; The First Step; Dyslexia In The Board Room.

Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Publisher Information; Acknowledgements; About Dyslexia Scotland; Foreword; Councillor Deidre Brock; A Note To The Reader About This Book; Dyslexia and Us; Form-Filling And Panic; Having Ambitions; Dysfunctional Or Dyslexic; Proud To Be Dyslexic; Living With Dyslexia; A Father And Lawyer's Tale; A Tale From Prison; Early Recognition Triumphs; From School To The Police Force; Extra Support Should Be Free; A Tutor's View; A Pupil's Story; Tears And Success; Unsung hero; Ah'm No' Daft After Aw; A Child's View; Getting Recognition In Primary SchoolDyslexia Identified In AdulthoodThe Magic Of Summer, A Film Starring Robert Carlisle; A Failing Education System; The Value Of A Tutor's Support; A Talented Musician Tells Her Story; Pressure At Work; A Day To Remember; A Hero's Journey; Getting Lost; Failed By The Education System; Reading And Left Right Difficulty; Good Help At School; Memory Problems; Dyslexic Difficulties; Lost Potential; "The Thick ...

What do a member of the royal family, Olympic rowing champion, comedienne, retired construction worker, a job seeker, a parent, a prisoner and a vet have in common? They are among the many people who have shared their personal stories about what dyslexia means to them. Not every contributor is dyslexic but they have all been sufficiently affected by dyslexia to write their story. With a foreword by Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, this is a collection of over 100 moving, poignant.