Dyslexia

"Open Dyslexic" Font Did you know the Kindle has a 'Dyslexic Font' on it? Kindle Makes Reading a Little Easier for People With Dyslexia by designing an "Open Dyslexic" font....

What is the quickest way to take the genius creativity level of five-year-old children from 98% to 12% by age 15? According to NASA, putting them in the school system...

Richard Branson's top three tips for children with dyslexia Branson has developed some excellent practical strategies to help children with dyslexia. 1.   Find your passions and pursue them doggedly. 2. ...

This blurred text is an excellent representation of how some people with dyslexia see the written word.  This problem is called Visual Stress.  The problem is that the child thinks...

Annual Dyslexia Dates to help raise understanding & awareness of dyslexia. Each year, organisations, charities, campaigners, and schools participate in various activities to raise awareness.   Events take place all over...

Are Eye Tests Necessary for Children? Eye tests are essential for all of us but even more critical for our children. Yes, Yes and Yes, again! Many parents tell me...

There are over 25 muscles in the hand and fingers, so you can see why it is essential to have strong muscles, leading to good handwriting and drawing. You will...

Should Children learn to Touch-Type? With the Easter holidays upon us, it would be a good time for children to touch type.  Two of my favourite programmes are KAZ –...

Annual Dyslexia Dates to help raise understanding & awareness of dyslexia. Each year, organisations, charities, campaigners, and schools participate in a wide range of activities to raise awareness.   Events take...

Should Schools Make Students Use Fountain Pens? Can Student's Hand-Writing get better by using Fountain Pens? Why do some schools still insist that students use fountain pens?  Because some tutors...