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I've been frequently asked about dyslexia, and as a dyslexic individual myself, I often find imt rather challenging to articulate precisely what dyslexia entails.
Reflecting on the last 24 hours on the as of 12th of January, my journey in the world of dyslexia has been quite illuminating. Throughout my career, I've been privileged to deliver training in schools and support the growth of young people in utilising assistive technology.
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I've been frequently asked about dyslexia, and as a dyslexic individual myself, I often find imt rather challenging to articulate precisely what dyslexia entails.
Reflecting on the last 24 hours on the as of 12th of January, my journey in the world of dyslexia has been quite illuminating. Throughout my career, I've been privileged to deliver training in schools and support the growth of young people in utilising assistive technology.
The Dyslexia Show is the UK's leading exhibition dedicated to dyslexia and neurodiversity. We are delighted to announce that Studying with Dyslexia is once again a key partner in raising awareness and supporting the growth of this event. Both Studying with Dyslexia and the Dyslexia Show bring together a remarkable lineup of speakers
The Dyslexia Show is the UK's leading exhibition dedicated to dyslexia and neurodiversity. We are delighted to announce that Studying with Dyslexia is once again a key partner in raising awareness and supporting the growth of this event. Both Studying with Dyslexia and the Dyslexia Show bring together a remarkable lineup of speakers
Being part of the dyslexic community has afforded me the privilege of attending some truly remarkable activities over the past few months. update on my recent activities related to dyslexia. October and November have been incredibly eventful months in the world of dyslexia. In late October, I had the pleasure of attending the Dyslexia Scotland conference
When we contemplate dyslexia, we inevitably consider the numerous challenges it poses in the realms of spelling, writing, articulation, and the simple act of transcribing thoughts onto paper. These difficulties can often lead to frustration, anxiety, discomfort, and a significant blow to one's self-esteem.
I am Arran Smith, and I am a severely dyslexic adult who has dedicated over two decades to the field of dyslexia and neurodiversity. In this blog, I want to share my personal story and my deep understanding of dyslexia and its broader impact on the neurodiverse community.
I am Arran Smith, and I am a severely dyslexic adult who has dedicated over two decades to the field of dyslexia and neurodiversity. In this blog, I want to share my personal story and my deep understanding of dyslexia and its broader impact on the neurodiverse community.
International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD), which falls on October 2nd, 2023, has a mission to broaden knowledge and understanding of dysgraphia while fostering a vibrant community
Dyslexia is an issue that continues to demand attention and improvement within the UK education system and across the globe. While we acknowledge that there's still work to be done, it's amazing to see many individuals and organisations in the UK dedicated to supporting dyslexic individuals. On September 30th, I had the distinct Honor of participating in the Bell House Dyslexia Fair, an event that exemplifies this commitment.
Dr Helen Ross is back with some very important thoughts for teachers as they start the new term with dyslexic learners!
This article is important to you if you are a parent feeling disempowered to enact change that will help your dyslexic child to improve their attainment at school as you get closer to the Autumn Term.
Parent Coach and Therapeutic Counsellor John Hicks asks if the breakdown in Parent/Teacher relationships across the UK ultimately reduce the possibility of getting dyslexia support in place for a child who is struggling in school?
How do you explain what Dysgraphia is to a child? I have found this remarkable book that actively engages children in understanding what Dysgraphia is.
Special Educational Needs Specialist and Dyslexia expert, Dr Helen Ross gives some insights into what to do next with a dyslexia assessment report for your child.
With the summer holidays about to start, parents have an opportunity to help their children boost their summer self-esteem and develop confidence ready for the new term. Check out my top three tips for boosting summer self-esteem.
John Hicks reviews the latest version of MindMeister mind mapping software. Can this software help dyslexic students write better essays?
If you are interested in Assistive Technology and the benefits it could have for young people, then it is worth checking out ATEC that is taking place on June 29th in Reading, Berks. Full details in this article.
“There was fear in the classroom and grammar and punctuation were part of that.” Author Michael Morpurgo thoughts about the ‘Michael Gove-mandated lessons’ are a lesson for all who teach children and especially our dyslexic children.
John Hicks and Darren Clark discuss the positive effects that reading has on a child’s cognitive and social development whilst sharing hints and tips on encouraging your child to learn to read.
Maths difficulties can often be experienced by children who have dyslexia and dyscalculia. Cat Eadle from The Dyscalculia Network shares some thoughts on how to tackle maths difficulties and why it should be done early on in a child’s life.
Some really interesting comments by people who work in the field of dyslexia about what it is like to live with dyslexia on the Twinkl Resources blog. Here are some highlights.
How can we as parents motivate our children to read more and what are the benefits of being able to read? Find out more in this latest article from John Hicks.
Coming up in March an opportunity for parents and educators to get updated on the latest thinking, products and services focused on dyslexia. Find out the latest news about Dyslexia Show Live on the 25th and 26th March 2022.
#DEARForDyslexia is nearly with us and there are many ways in which we can all get involved in promoting the benefits of reading but we don’t need to read in the conventional way! Find out more.
John Hicks interviews Nikita Archer about her experience of discovering that she was dyslexic at Uni and how she nearly dropped out and how getting support from the Disabled Students Allowance changed the direction of her life.
Would it be too controversial to utilise spell checking software in a school environment, especially when there is a huge focus on learning spellings by rote? John Hicks explores this theme as well as provides a review of VeritySpell, software that helps students to develop their spelling and grammar skills.
I've been frequently asked about dyslexia, and as a dyslexic individual myself, I often find imt rather challenging to articulate precisely what dyslexia entails.