About

Welcome to The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant (TheDDC)

Meet Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE, or as we like to call her, Eli (pronounced Ellie). Eli is a dynamo in the world of neurodiversity, championing dyslexia awareness since 1999. Her mission? To spread positivity and empower her fellow dyslexics!

 

Services
Eli’s expertise shines in supporting adult dyslexics across various sectors, including businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations. We offer:
• Specialist 1:1 dyslexia coaching
• Staff development training
• Dyslexia audits
• Consultation services

About Eli
With well over two decades of experience, Eli has worn many hats, including:
• Specialist SpLD Teaching Assistant at a local secondary school
• Visiting lecturer at local colleges, delivering OCN Dyslexia Awareness courses
• Key player at Telford Dyslexia Academy, evolving from tutor to teacher mentor

In 2007, Eli founded The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant (TheDDC) to boost the understanding and awareness of dyslexia in Shropshire and beyond. Her efforts have made her a beloved and trusted figure in the field.
As a dyslexic and autistic individual herself, Eli brings a unique and personal perspective to her work, making her an even more effective advocate for neurodiversity.

 

Impact
Eli’s influence extends far beyond Telford and Shropshire, reaching a wider audience through:
• Consultancy and training
• 1:1 dyslexia coaching
• Teacher training and mentoring
• Not-for-profit ventures:
Dyslexia Information Day events, founded in 2008
TheDDC’s annual Dyslexia Awards, founded in 2015

 

Get in Touch

Ready to join the neurodiversity revolution? Book a chat with Eli via video call or phone. Whether you need a guest speaker, want to enrol in a parent course, or seek more information, please use the contact form below.

 

QUICK LINKS for Parents:

For teachers and parents wishing to find assessors or specialist teachers please visit PATOSS (The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties).   CLICK HERE for PATOSS

For information and advice about children and dyslexia please contact your local IASS (information Advice Support Service)

For Telford & Wrekin IASS CLICK HERE   for Shropshire IASS CLICK HERE  if you are outside of Shropshire please or google IASS and your county or town name.

For information and advice about adults and dyslexia please contact the British Dyslexia Association or google Dyslexia and your home town/county to find your local dyslexia association. Or click Shropshire Dyslexia Association’s (SDA) for the SDA website.