In the season finale of The Neurodivergent Teacher Series, Chris takes listeners on a deeply personal and thought-provoking journey into the heart of a small but mighty word: “dys.”
For years, labels like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia have shaped how millions of people see themselves and are seen by others. Too often, that little three-letter prefix has been misunderstood, weaponised, or used to reduce a person to a list of difficulties. But what if we reclaimed it? What if we understood “dys” for what it truly means — a challenge, not a flaw?
Across 12 powerful minutes, Chris blends:
🧠 Educational insight into the origins and meanings of “dys,”
✍️ Lived experience as a dyslexic teacher, creator, and advocate,
🫂 A rallying message for learners, educators, parents, and allies alike.
This isn’t just a word study — it’s a reframing of identity and strength. It’s a challenge to every listener to rethink how we talk about learning differences, to remove the shame so often attached to them, and to replace it with pride, nuance, and power.
As the finale of the first series, this episode also celebrates the journey so far: the stories told, the voices heard, and the community built around shared experiences of neurodiversity. Chris reflects on what this series has meant, what’s coming next, and why the conversation is far from over.
🎧 Whether you’re neurodivergent, an educator, a parent, or simply curious, this episode will leave you reflecting on the language we use — and how much it matters.
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