Lyndsey Heaton Dyslexia Specialist

Lyndsey Heaton Dyslexia Specialist I am an experienced primary and secondary teacher with extensive experience of both state and independent schools, abroad and in the UK.

For the past 12 years I have been delivering 1:1 lessons as a dyslexia specialist and offering diagnostic assessments.

Often very great ideas begin with someone willing to see the world from a different perspective. Unlocking dyslexic tale...
30/09/2026

Often very great ideas begin with someone willing to see the world from a different perspective.

Unlocking dyslexic talents, often begins with giving dyslexic learners the confidence to try.

When I assess and diagnose dyslexia, uncovering the learner’s strengths, is as important as determining their difficulti...
29/09/2026

When I assess and diagnose dyslexia, uncovering the learner’s strengths, is as important as determining their difficulties. We call these ‘super powers.’

These famous names recognise their super powers:

Idris Elba: The actor has spoken about using "Dyslexic Thinking" to connect deeply with characters and roles.

Ben Affleck: The actor and filmmaker has discussed how his experience with learning differences shaped his resilience and creative drive.

Lewis Hamilton shared that he lives with dyslexia, describing how his brain notices tiny details like a tilted lamp or misaligned books. In Formula 1, that same attention to detail can be an advantage.

Richard Branson: The billionaire founder of the Virgin Group credits his dyslexic thinking style with helping him approach business and communication from a unique perspective.

Steven Spielberg: The legendary filmmaker was diagnosed with dyslexia later in life at age 60, explaining how visual storytelling helped him overcome early academic struggles.

Tom Cruise: The Hollywood actor was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven and has spoken openly about how it shaped his career and script memorization.

Jamie Oliver: Spoke about working in kitchens from a young age, which gave him a tactile environment built on timing, teamwork, and sensory skills where his brain could thrive instead of failing. He has spoken tearfully about the lingering trauma and deep-seated pain from feeling unable to learn properly as a child.

My dyslexic students are in fine company!

Dyslexia may be with learners for life but that doesn't make it a 'life sentence'.Some days dyslexia feels overwhelming ...
28/09/2026

Dyslexia may be with learners for life but that doesn't make it a 'life sentence'.

Some days dyslexia feels overwhelming for those with dyslexia but I remind my students that that it really is such a teeny, tiny part of what makes them who they are.
Dyslexia is part of them but it's not all that they are, and it shouldn't let it stop them from doing anything!

This is perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the ability to read.That just given enough time, every chi...
25/09/2026

This is perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the ability to read.
That just given enough time, every child will learn to read.
This is NOT true!
Reading does not happen naturally for many learners.
Early identification and appropriate intervention is essential for those that struggle.
Those with dyslexia can learn to read but need to be taught using evidence-based instruction, aligned to the science of reading and using multi-sensory techniques.
Identifying these challenges early, can make a huge difference to academic outcomes and to self esteem.
Individuals CAN learn to read but all the time in the world, won't make a difference without the right support.

When I sit beside a child who begins to succeed, that’s when I know why I do what I do!

Request help and guidance if you feel your child is experiencing difficulties. Some of the Early Years Signs of Dyslexia...
24/09/2026

Request help and guidance if you feel your child is experiencing difficulties.

Some of the Early Years Signs of Dyslexia:

Difficulty learning nursery rhymes, songs and the alphabet
Mixing up words
Confusing directional instructions (up, down for example)
Family history
Difficulty sequencing
Poor auditory discrimination between sounds
Difficulty keeping simple rhythm
Struggling to follow multi-step instructions
Struggling to sit still and listen

Some of the Primary School Age Signs of Dyslexia:

Processing seems ‘slower’ than peers – expressed in spoken and/or written language
Struggles to follow instructions
Written work difficulties; may be messy/jumbled
Poor standard of written work compared to oral ability
Spells a word in different ways in one piece of writing
Pencil grip issues
Pronounces words oddly
Possible mathematical struggles
Telling the time may be difficult
Difficulties reading – missing words, slow speed etc
Difficulties with memory
Poor personal organisation

There are a huge number of myths surrounding dyslexia, with most people believing being dyslexic means that reading is a...
23/09/2026

There are a huge number of myths surrounding dyslexia, with most people believing being dyslexic means that reading is a struggle or that letters are reversed.
Dyslexia affects so much more than an ability to read. Every learner I work with presents differently, from the ages of 7 through to 67 years old.
The challenges dyslexia brings can have a huge impact on their self esteem and self worth and last a lifetime. This is why it's essential to dispel general misconceptions and talk about some of the real struggles dyslexia can bring to everyday lives .

A third season of our favourite dyslexic hero is coming soon!Did you know, Rick Riordan made the character of Percy Jac...
22/09/2026

A third season of our favourite dyslexic hero is coming soon!
Did you know, Rick Riordan made the character of Percy Jackson dyslexic and having ADHD to honor his own son, Haley, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD while struggling with reading in school.
Riordan originally invented the Percy Jackson story as a bedtime myth for his son, who loved Greek mythology.
To help his son feel proud and normal during a frustrating time of learning evaluations, Riordan made the main hero share those exact traits!

It’s fascinating to work alongside dyslexic learners: to see the way they problem solve, interpret the world and use the...
19/09/2026

It’s fascinating to work alongside dyslexic learners: to see the way they problem solve, interpret the world and use their strengths to overcome difficulties.

15/09/2026

🧠 Different wiring doesn’t mean a disadvantage.

Dyslexic brains can process information in unique and powerful ways—and that difference can become a strength when we understand it and support it.

Your child isn’t “less capable” because reading is hard. Their brain may simply need a different pathway to make those connections. 💙

✨ Different doesn’t mean deficient.
✨ Struggling doesn’t mean incapable.
✨ And dyslexia does not define your child’s potential.

Let’s stop asking, “Why can’t they read like everyone else?” and start asking, “What can we do to help their brain make the connection?”

02/05/2024

Highly successful, well-resourced, multisenory teaching offered.

Full diagnostic assessments, providing an overview of areas of strength, possible difficulties and detailed recommendations.

30+ years teaching, both in the UK and internationally.

Full DBS clearance.

B.A. (Hons), PGCE, Dip OCR SpLD, APC (Dyslexia Guild)

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