Helen Trethewey
Inclusion Leader – Public Speaker – Dyslexia Specialist
I am an experienced International educator with a passion for supporting students and parents of twice exceptional learners. I have worked in education for over 30 years in the UK, Belgium, Hong Kong, Vietnam and now Sweden.
I am a dyslexia specialist and trained assessor. I understand the needs of children and families in the International context and I am able to offer practical advice about resources and services. I have also been a speaker at major educational events in London, Hong Kong and Asia.
As someone who is dyslexic, I live many of the challenges you and your family may be facing. I understand the frustrations of being misunderstood and overlooked at school. I also know how exhausting everyday life can be. I share advice in through webinars and articles and I offer practical solutions which can be a lifeline.
What’s New
Check out my new monthly webinars
I am continuing to offer free monthly webinars on a range of Inclusion topics. These are suitable for parents and educational professionals. Register to join live or to receive a recording of these informative and practical sessions.
Look out for my courses on Edu Spark. I have just created an Autism awareness course perfect for parents and educators who want to better understand the challenges that autistic children face. I present many practical strategies including creating a sensory diet and declarative language which can make a genuine difference.
SENIA Online Conference – The Way Forward April 2026
Sadly we were not able to have the in person conference but the online conference was full of informative presentations. There was plenty of food for thought and ideas to inspire change in our schools.
I was delighted to record my presentation ‘Don’t Wait and See – Early Intervention strategies to promote belonging and future success.’ In this session I explored the important topic of early intervention. Many parents and teachers want to ‘wait and see’ without realising the consequences. There are so many fun and effective activities which can strengthen students skills in the early years. Improving foundational skills is the key to future success.
I am delighted that my Blog ‘Helen Trethewey’s Twice Exceptional Learners’ continues to attract a regular audience since I began writing articles in July 2017.
8 years on these are my 6 most popular articles, take a look for yourself at https://beingtwice-exceptional.blogspot.com/
I was delighted to speak at the Annual COBIS conference in London last year. It was a privilege to share my experiences in International education with such a wide audience. My presentation on ‘Innovative Approaches to Meeting the Needs of All Students in the International School’ was well received and touched on practical approaches to early intervention and developing students study skills
Task Initiation is a genuine difficulty which has a significant impact on many students with ADHD.
Ever wondered about how Executive Functions impact students. Listen to me talking to Lori Bell about this important topic.
Helen Trethewey's Twice Exceptional Learners 