Karyn's Story
My journey into dyslexia support began when my daughter was struggling to make progress in primary school. She had a strong imagination and a rich vocabulary, but found it extremely difficult to read and to express her ideas in writing.
As her frustration grew, I tried to help her by creating fun, multisensory games, and visual resources to keep her motivated and engaged. I even introduced mindfulness activities to help reduce her anxiety and support self-regulation. As her confidence developed, so did my interest in how individuals learn differently.
At the time, I had no understanding of dyslexia. I was simply trying to find ways to support my daughter's learning.
I went on to complete a Master’s degree in Special Educational Needs. During this time, I began to recognise that my daughter’s difficulties were consistent with dyslexia. A formal assessment later confirmed this. Although the diagnosis provided some clarity, I became increasingly aware of how difficult it was to access clear, practical guidance at different stages of education. This led me to train as a dyslexia specialist and gain experience across a range of settings, including schools, universities, and workplace settings.
Through this work, I have seen that many individuals progress through education or employment without a clear understanding of how they process information.
Brilliant Brain Dyslexia developed from this experience, with a focus on providing clear assessments and practical, comprehensive support.
Today, I work with adults, young people and children, helping them understand their learning profile and develop their skills for education, work, and everyday life.
And for context - ten years on, my daughter is now a confident reader who enjoys learning and continues to be highly creative.
