Reframing Dyslexia: Unlocking the Brilliance of Neurodivergent Minds with Kate Griggs

What if the education system is failing the very kids who could change the world? In this episode Izzy Judd is joined by Kate Griggs, mum and founder of Made By Dyslexia, a charity that has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. This conversation is filled with practical insight, hope, and a strong message: difference is brilliant. More on Kate Griggs https://www.madebydyslexia.org/our-founder/ (00:11) – What dyslexia really means and why it's misunderstood (02:21) – Kate’s personal story: growing up in a dyslexic family (04:45) – The typical challenges and strengths of dyslexic children (06:50) – Why schools should change how they teach all kids (08:30) – How and when dyslexia can be diagnosed in children (10:15) – What to look for if you think your child is dyslexic (13:40) – Why many dyslexic children think they’re stupid (14:30) – Why so many entrepreneurs are dyslexic (15:55) – Dyslexic people working in British intelligence (GCHQ) (18:00) – Dyslexia in acting, music, and the arts (21:00) – How technology and AI help dyslexic learners (23:15) – Why standardised tests don’t work for dyslexic student (26:35) – The emotional toll of school on dyslexic children (29:00) – The dyslexic sperm bank stunt that went viral (46:30) – Kate’s message for the future of neurodivergent children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices