by Maria | Sep 3, 2019 | Assistive Technology (AT), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Computer Software, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia Adult, Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Adults, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Aids, Handwriting Problems, Learning Difficulties, Neurodiversity
You couldn’t get a better advert than this for Assistive Technology (AT) could you? It is often such a fight to get teachers to allow students to use the Assistive Technology (AT) that the pupil needs because of his dyslexia, dysgraphia etc. But just look at... by Maria | May 19, 2019 | Albert Einstein, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Information, Checklist, Resources, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Learning Difficulties, Neurodiversity, Reading
If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. Albert Einstein Problem reading? I can’t express enough how important it is for children to read every day. Read anything... 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...