Spring is in the air and it is the time for spring cleaning and sorting out. Therefore, I have had a rethink of my ‘supposedly’ monthly blog and instead I will be posting on here 4 times a year to coincide with the new season. I will be updating the website as and when I can so keep checking for information when you need it.
Instead, I have now set up a facebook page, from which I can quickly and easily share information with you all on a daily basis. I think this will work better, as often I have missed putting useful course dates or offers on here as the time goes so fast.
Therefore, please follow/like the facebook page Penny’s Specialist Tutoring on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574135866541
I hope this will be useful to you all as information will be more up-to-date and easily accessible. The facebook page is now linked with this website, so you can still go to here for more detailed information. I have had lots of positive feedback from this site, so I am glad you are all finding it useful.
The new Delphi Definition of Dyslexia
The new Delphi definition of dyslexia has been released following three years of research and consultation. The definition has been agreed across a broad range of expertise and is applicable across the ages.
The familiar Rose definition of dyslexia is now 15 years old. The new revised Delphi definition:
- Addresses the nature and complex causal basis of dyslexla.
- Focuses on a range of underlying processing difficulties and the impact on reading fluency and spelling.
- Is applicable across all age ranges.
- Directs greater attention to co-occurrence and secondary consequences.
You can view the Delphi definition on the PATOSS webpage here. This new definition identifies many of the same or similar underlying cognitive indicators of dyslexia as previously and details how it impacts individuals. This means that everyone who was identified as dyslexic under the previous definition continues to meet the criteria for a diagnosis.
I hope you continue to use this site and find it helpful and also join me on Penny’s Specialist Tutoring facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574135866541
Here is wishing that springtime brings you all new hope, happiness and good health. PJ
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