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This site is dedicated to raising awareness of Dyslexia & other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). It is operated by Maria Chivers who is an international author on Dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

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Ginger Boosts Brain Activity!

Apr 15, 2019 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Diet, Nutrition & Dyslexia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, health and dyslexia, Memory, Neurodiversity, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

Yet another study has shown ginger extract can boost attention span and cognitive function. So, while I am not sure our little ones will be too fond of ginger extract, maybe if we just ‘hide’ ginger in our cooking, it might have the same effect. I found hundreds of...

Scientists confirm that it’s better to let children learn through play

Mar 2, 2019 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism/Asperger's, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Educational Games, Gifted / Giftedness, Handwriting Aids, Handwriting Problems, Learning Difficulties, Left-Handers, Memory, Neurodiversity, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance Disorder

I have always believed that children learn better through play. Get out there and let them play!! “Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain – unless it is done with play, in which case, it...

Experiencing the Child with Learning Difficulties (Workshop)

Feb 10, 2019 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Learning Difficulties, Workshop

Experiencing the Child with Learning Difficulties - Workshop Saturday 9 March 2019 London - The Queen's Gate Hotel, 31-34 Queen's Gate, SW7 5JA, London Put yourself in a child’s shoes for the morning! This workshop "Experiencing a child with Learning Difficulties",...