Reviews DYSLEXIA &ME

Dyslexia &Me– How to Survive andThriveif You’reNeurodivergent’ follows theauthor’s life from ayoungchild struggling with literacy, who is later diagnosed with dyslexia, to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur. Fromthe start, theauthor emphasises culturaldiversity andthe need for equity (recognisinga learner’s specific circumstances)and equality (allowing everyone access to the same resources andopportunities). As afemale fromaNigerian background, where neurodivergence and learningdifferences are not‘openly discussed’,she would not havereceivedany specialist support if it hadn’tbeen forher mother.She had experienced the same difficulties as her daughter andintroduced rigorous learning regimes forher from the ageoffive. These clearlypaid off, as sherepeatedly informs the reader of hermany successes, includingstarting atutoring business at the ageof12. To me,the most appreciative readers of this book willbethose students with dyslexia in higher education who may well be experiencingsimilar heightened levels of anxiety. They will be able to take comfort from her practicaltipsand optimistic projectionsofthe way forward.

Author: Onyinye Udokporo

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley

ISBN: 978-1-78775-944-2

Reviewed by: Julia Rowlandson, SEND consultant and trainer