84. "Dyslexia Unplugged: Conversations Across Continents"
From Dear Dyslexic Podcast by Shae Wissell
March 2, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on dyslexia and neurodivergence in adulthood, focusing on the challenges faced during transitions from school to university or work.
In a first in-studio Dear Dyslexic Podcast interview, the host chats with Dr. Kim Percy and UK-based Dr. Helen Ross about dyslexia and broader neurodivergence in adulthood, focusing on transition points from school to university or work. Helen, in Australia on a Churchill Fellowship, describes how lack of clear, accessible support and long assessment waitlists can leave people—especially girls—unraveling during major transitions, and she explores Australian practices (including TAFE flexibility) to bring ideas back to the UK. Kim shares a parent and lecturer perspective, describing students and her own son falling through cracks due to missed emails, fees, system lockouts, and barriers to diagnosis and learning plans. They discuss the importance of “village” support networks, self-worth, and shifting assessments from deficits to strengths, noting ongoing misconceptions about intelligence and dyslexia.
People in this episode
Guests: Dr Helen Ross, Dr Kim Percy
Topics covered
- dyslexia
- neurodivergence
- transition points
- support networks
- education
Keywords
- Churchill Fellowship
- TAFE flexibility
- support systems
- self-worth
- strengths-based assessments
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Dyslexia Unplugged: Conversations Across Continents
Places: UK, Australia
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