Summary: <p>In episode 11, we were joined by our guest speaker Dr Neil Alexander-Passe (SENDCO at Hasmonean High School, Expert SEND Advisor at the Department of Education, Book Author) who is also dyslexic himself to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Supporting your Child’s Emotional Health during COVID 19'.</p><br><p>Dr Neil Alexander-Passe is the Head of SEND unit at a large co-education mainstream secondary school in North London, rated by OFSTED to be 'outstanding'. He is also an inclusion expert for the UK's Department of Education. He gained his Doctorate/PhD in 2018.</p><br><p>His latest, and 11th book, 'Surviving School as a Dyslexic Teenager: A Guide for Parents and their Teenager Children (Critical Youth Studies)' has been launched in May 2020. It offers an easy and approachable book for parents, educators, and teenagers with dyslexia. </p><br><p>'What makes this book so unique and something that families with teenagers with dyslexia should seek out and read? One feature that particularly appealed to me was the handy tips provided at the end of each chapter. If you’re seeking inspiring content to help you realise the potential of a teenager with dyslexia I cannot recommend this too highly.'</p><br><p>Angela Fawcett, Emeritus Professor, Swansea University, Vice President, British Dyslexia Association.</p><br><p><strong>This podcast is funded by Wimbledon Foundation.</strong></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
