by Maria | Oct 30, 2018 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism/Asperger's, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Problems, Learning Difficulties, Neurodiversity
Surgery students ‘losing dexterity to stitch patients’. This is a very serious state of affairs when surgeons are saying that their students have lost the dexterity for stitching or sewing up patients. ‘Screen time’ must be causing one of the...
by Maria | Aug 28, 2018 | Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties, Research, Vocabulary
Does Repeating children’s stories boost their vocabulary? Children who demand the same story be read to them over and over maybe learning more than those who choose a different tale every time, according to academics.Research at the University of Sussex found that...
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 | Aug 9, 2018 | Conferences, Dyslexia, Music
Music and Dyslexia Conference Saturday October 20th Morley College, London Save the date and tell your friends. Further information will be sent out shortly. Sally Daunt Chair, British Dyslexia Association Music...
by Maria | Aug 9, 2018 | Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Neurodiversity
British Dyslexia Association Thursday 8th November 2018 London – Copthorne Tara Hotel, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, W8 5SY This informative and thought-provoking conference will explore key issues around the Neurodiversity movement and also focus upon some specific...
by Maria | Aug 2, 2018 | Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyspraxia Adults
‘Understanding Dyscalculia, is it Math Anxiety or a Learning Disability’? If you missed the free webinar on ‘Understanding Dyscalculia, is it Math Anxiety or a Learning Disability’?, don’t worry, you can catch it here:...
by Maria | Aug 2, 2018 | Dyspraxia, Research
Dyspraxia Awareness Week (7 – 13th October) This year focusses on supporting the emotional needs of young people with dyspraxia/DCD. To help raise awareness of the emotional impact of dyspraxia and the support needed to promote good mental health we are launching a...
by Maria | Aug 2, 2018 | Dyspraxia, Research
Exciting chance to take part in some research this summer Please see below a participant request Dyspraxia Foundation have received from researchers at the University of Surrey. If you are interested in your child taking part, please do contact the University direct...
by Maria | Jul 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
Music and Dyslexia Day Saturday 20th October 2018 London. It will be very much a practical-based day. We are delighted to be welcoming Paul Harris as a contributor. Details of all seven sessions are given on the attached booking and information form. You can return...
by Maria | Jul 25, 2018 | Dyspraxia
Supporting the emotional needs of young people with dyspraxia/DCD (2018) – a parents’ view Dyspraxia Awareness Week – this year focusses on: Supporting the emotional needs of young people with dyspraxia/DCD. To help raise awareness of the emotional impact of...
