About Us

Dyslexia Midlands was founded by Holly Swinton, a mum, a teacher, an author – and a proud dyslexic.

Holly SwintonFollowing a successful career as a primary school teacher, Holly trained as a dyslexia assessor. Accredited by the British Dyslexia Association, Holly provides dyslexia testing, assessment and diagnosis across the Midlands.

She regularly provides speaking appearances and organises workshops on education. Her depth of knowledge means that she is often called upon as a media commentator.

She has also used her expertise to author a book, Defeat Dyslexia!: The Parents’ Guide to Understanding Your Child’s Dyslexia.

Read Holly’s Dyslexia Story to find out more about how her own experiences with dyslexia have shaped her life’s work.