Rory Bremner – ADHD and Me. How attitudes have changed in the two decades since Rory Bremner's ADHD was first recognised. Comedian Rory Bremner has found success in his ability...
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Do you think we need a National Handwriting Scheme?
21st June 2018
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...
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...
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,...
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...
My driving instructor ditched me because of my dyspraxia
14th May 2018
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...
“Overcoming Barriers to Recording and Learning, using ICT”
19th March 2018
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...
Many children with #dyslexia have undiagnosed eye problems
13th March 2018
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...
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...
See Dyslexia Differently Short Animation Film about Dyslexia This is an excellent animation which explains dyslexia in a really lovely and fun way. It will undoubtedly help children to understand...
