by Maria | Aug 27, 2018 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties, Neurodiversity, Neurodiversity
Jonathan Mooney Is one of the foremost leaders in LD/ADHD, disabilities and alternative education and yet, he was always the slow kid in class, called ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’. When will we start realising children are not stupid or lazy. From the moment a child is...
by Maria | Jun 27, 2018 | Dyscalculia, Dyscalculia Adults, Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Adults, Dyspraxia, Gifted / Giftedness, Learning Difficulties, Uncategorised
Richard Branson shares his top three tips for children with dyslexia Branson has come up with some excellent practical strategies to help children with dyslexia. 1. Find your passions and pursue them doggedly. 2. Do your best. Your best is always good enough, and the...
by Maria | Jun 21, 2018 | Dysgraphia Adults, Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Problems, Learning Difficulties, Study Skills
With so many children having problems with handwriting, and with over 20 different styles of handwriting in our schools, do you think we need a National Handwriting Scheme? I am deeply concerned about the lackadaisical attitude of the Department for Education (DfE)...
by Maria | Mar 19, 2018 | Computer Software, Computers, Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Exams, Inclusive Technology (ICT), Voice Recognition Software, Word Prediction
Free Event – Chippenham The Wiltshire Dyslexia Association is holding the following FREE event on Wednesday 9th May. Wednesday 9th May 2018 3.30pm – focus for teaching staff 7.00pm – focus for parents and carers Myles Pilling – Council Member at British...
by Maria | Mar 13, 2018 | Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Eye Related Therapies & Dyslexia, Eye Tests
Many children with #Dyslexia have undiagnosed eye problems Did you know that 15% of children have reduced vision in one or both eyes? Many of these children will have #dyslexia or other learning difficulties, eye tests are free in the UK, on the NHS, why not take the...
by Maria | Mar 13, 2018 | Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Handwriting Aids, Handwriting Problems
Several ways to help young children with Dysgraphia / Handwriting Problems There are several ways to help young children write correctly: One of the main things is to ensure the child is sitting in the correct position. Feet on the floor, weight evenly distributed. ...
