Welcome to Dyslexia A₂Z

Every Learner Belongs. Every Voice Counts.

Welcome to Dyslexia A2Z, the UK’s premier resource for families and educators supporting learners with dyslexia and related differences.

I’m Maria Chivers, author, advocate and specialist in neurodiversity. With more than 35 years of experience, I believe in turning challenges into confidence, one learner at a time.

What We Offer

• Clear, accessible information on dyslexia, dysgraphia (writing), dyscalculia (maths) and other specific learning differences.
• Practical tools & strategies for home, school and everyday life, so that children (and adults) can thrive rather than simply cope.
• Resources for parents & carers, teachers & teaching assistants, because when a learner is supported well, everyone wins.
• Children’s & young-people friendly content, including storybooks (like “Alli Can’t Write . . . Or Can He? “) that help young learners feel seen, supported and understood.

Anti-Bullying Week 10th 14th November 2025

Learning to understand and manage conflict is an important part of growing up. Bullying is not simply a ‘falling out’. Research shows that experiencing bullying can have a significant impact on a child’s life well into adulthood. To ensure we are able to prevent bullying, act quickly when it takes place and avoid misidentifying bullying, it is vital that schools and other settings have a shared definition of bullying. This should be understood by the whole school or setting including parents, young people and all staff¹.
¹https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/what-bullying

Handwriting & dysgraphia

Writing by hand is more than putting letters on paper; it connects motor skills, memory and expression. Through our awareness campaigns (including International Dysgraphia Awareness Day), we invite schools, parents and children to explore the joy of writing, even when writing feels hard.