Books by Dyslexics | Amber Lee Dodd’s Lightning Chase Me Home
At some time or another one the thing most, dyslexics will struggle with is converting those wonderful thought their head into the written word on screen or page. So, when even we come across a dyslexic [...]
Scottish Startup launching App to help students tackle presentation fears
With the next academic session looming, young entrepreneur Chris Hughes is launching an App to increase support for students with learning differences in higher education. With thousands of prospective students preparing to begin their higher education [...]
10 Things You Can Do If You’ve Failed Your Exams
With summer coming to an end, for many, the trials and tribulations of exam season are becoming a distant memory. But for some people, the shockwaves of not getting the exam results they'd hoped for can [...]
Jobs for Dyslexics | Landscape Designer – Ashley D Penn
As dyslexics we are often told that there are some jobs that we are just not suited to, or that our unique challenges may make certain professions no go areas. We at The Codpast are [...]
Dyslexics in Film: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
For Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Marvel Studios returns with some familiar faces, as well as some brand-new cast members. One new addition is fellow dyslexic Sylvester Stallone, who plays Starhawk, an enhanced humanoid robot [...]
Test Drive: How to Pass the Theory Exam
A driving instructor who found that some of his best pupils were failing the theory exam because they were dyslexic has developed a special website to help them. Craig Trickett explains In theory, learning to drive [...]
A Perfect Alternative to Reading: The Wonderful World of Podcasts
You probably already know that ‘The Codpast’ started life as a monthly podcast before growing into the comprehensive, multi-media blog that it is today. Although we get some great letters, comments and feedback about our podcast, [...]
Jobs for Dyslexics | Comedian – Nina G
As dyslexics we are often told that there are some jobs that we are just not suited to, or that our unique challenges may make certain professions no go areas. We at The Codpast are [...]
Dyslexics in Film: Dyslexia film made by dyslexic people
Dyslexic filmmaker Trevor Thomson is reaching out on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to aid the creation of a new documentary, exploring the emotional journey of ‘coming out’ as dyslexic. But this documentary has a unique quality [...]
Books for Dyslexics | I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
I Am Malala tells the story of author Malala Yousafzai, a teenage girl from Pakistan who was attacked by the Taliban, surviving a bullet to the head. Malala is now a world famous political figure and [...]