by Maria | Jun 30, 2018 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Rory Bremner – ADHD and Me Comedian Rory Bremner has found success in his ability to switch between impersonating many different people. But behind this comic persona is a man who struggles to focus, loses the thread and takes on too many tasks that can leave his...
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 | May 25, 2018 | Dyslexia
Best Films on Dyslexia ‘Like Stars on Earth’ (original title was: Taare Zameen Par, 2007) This film is set in India and is about a young boy, 8 years of age, who has lots of problems, because he has dyslexia. People with Dyslexia have reading and...
by Maria | May 25, 2018 | Celebrities, Dysgraphia Adults, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Adults, Learning Difficulties
Penny Lancaster was only diagnosed as having dyslexia at 46. Penny Lancaster describes being ‘terrified about reading aloud’. She was only diagnosed as having dyslexia at 46. Amazing isn’t it, how we all inadvertently, cover these things up in a bid...
by Maria | May 25, 2018 | Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Poetry, Research, Research
Nantwich student to stage a ‘dyslexia and dyspraxia poetry exhibition at Crewe Lifestyle Centre. Helen is going to study the link between poetry and dyslexia/dyspraxia. Helen, a mature student, studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, will be spending time...
by Maria | May 14, 2018 | Driving Test, Dyspraxia, Learning Difficulties
Over the years, Dyspraxia has several names, and can also be called: ‘Developmental Dyspraxia‘ or ‘Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)‘. Many years ago, it was called ‘Clumsy Child Syndrome’, while a lot of people didn’t think that was...
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. ...
