Overcoming School Trauma | Dyslexia & Mental Health with Dr. Neil Alexander Passe

As part of our Dyslexia & Me campaign highlighting the link between dyslexia and mental health, we chat to Dr Neil Alexander Passe about the lasting effect that school trauma has on a person’s mental health throughout their entire life.
Debunking the myth that dyslexia isn’t just about reading and writing but also about how we need tailored teaching techniques to connect with children so that they feel empowered and part of the community. This includes a more visual approach to learning, making it relevant and praising effort not just achievement.
Dr Neil shares his inspirational story of struggling with his dyslexia at school to then retraining as a teacher to fix a broken system to help SEN children and how this trauma he experienced at school has led to success through resilience and knowing that it is okay to fail.
4:45 Impact of dyslexia on mental health at school
11:31 Effect that traumatic experiences at school have into adulthood
19:50 Handling anxiety & stress to avoid burnout
30:43 Benefits of accepting your dyslexia on your mental health
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[@jonweston2521]

I agree with you. My school system is very short sided. We need more reform .we dyslexic must change the system fairer.

[@nikolugo]

I still have a lot trauma from my grade school days especially my jr high school days those were the worst memories that lives in my head rent free

[@Grind24hours]

School is a thing that should not be, neither for"ordnary" children, nor kids with adhd. Children are supposed to play all day, not reading mathematics and foreign languages for hours. Leave the kids alone!