Dr Helen Ross

Dr Helen Ross is an independent educational research consultant, specialist assessor and SEND expert. Her recent book, Literacy Learning Journeys: An Educator’s Guide to Dyslexia, Ages 0–18, sold out on Amazon within 24 hours of publication and continues to attract significant interest across professional and educational networks. She is Chair of the Wiltshire Dyslexia Association, serves on the board of the US-based National Coalition of Independent Scholars, as well as being on the Twinkl SEND Advisory Board. Helen has undertaken consultancy work for the British Dyslexia Association, the UK Government’s Committee for Science and Technology, and Wiltshire Local Authority. She works with third-sector and commercial organisations both nationally and internationally, supporting research, evaluation, consultancy and resource development projects. Helen has collaborated with Liverpool John Moores University on funded research and is currently pursuing further research opportunities. She has also worked as a part time Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, contributing to the School of Education’s Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties programme. An active presence across LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, Helen regularly speaks on dyslexia, neurodiversity and special educational needs, delivering presentations and training both across the UK and internationally.