What has been happening this month? October has been Dyslexia Awareness Month. What has been happening this month? Have you seen some of the training on offer to ensure more people are aware how to support dyslexic individuals? Here are some not to miss blogs, information and offers, but be quick before the time runsContinue reading “October 2025 Dyslexia Awareness Month”
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Free webinars and Resources April 2023
Are you a dyslexic student finding exam revision stressful? Or an educator wanting to help the dyslexic student to revise for exams? Join the BDA webinar on 11th April to learn alternative study skills designed to help you get the most out revision. It’s Free to attend and hosted by a qualified specialist dyslexia tutor.Continue reading “Free webinars and Resources April 2023”
13-19TH March 2023 NEURODIVERSITY WEEK
Download your FREE Neurodiversity Resource Pack and check out lots of FREE articles and resources from Nessy on https://www.nessy.com/en-us/dyslexia-explained/free-learning-resources/neurodiversity-resource-pack Below is an interesting video from Louise Selby explaining what a day might feel like for a child with a weak working memory. THE POWER OF AUDIO: FREE DOWNLOAD Although most children are read to by adults atContinue reading “13-19TH March 2023 NEURODIVERSITY WEEK”
20.6.2022 Dyscalculia, Morph Mastery and Syllables
Just a quick update what is going on and what new resources and sites I have found this week for those who have difficulties with literacy or maths….. Latest News for SPLD Signs of dyslexia can be apparent from an early age and it is proven that the earlier a dyslexic individual has interventions putContinue reading “20.6.2022 Dyscalculia, Morph Mastery and Syllables”
12.6.22 SEND Station and Spelling Rules
It has been a busy first week back after the half term break! This week I have been teaching the spelling of words containing the syllable /-le. The more I look into the different syllable divisions, the easier it is to teach and easier for learners to work out the spellings. I was asked recentlyContinue reading “12.6.22 SEND Station and Spelling Rules”
20.5.22 Graphemes, Phonemes, Self Esteem and Training Sessions
Phonemes and Graphemes Do you know the difference? I know I specialise in dyslexia, but what is helpful for the dyslexic learner is beneficial to ALL learners. A lot of the explicit teaching used in dyslexic programmes is needed in everyday reading and spelling programmes. There are, however, a lot of misunderstandings amongst children andContinue reading “20.5.22 Graphemes, Phonemes, Self Esteem and Training Sessions”
23.3.22 Dysgraphia
What is Dysgraphia? This week, I wanted to write a little about dysgraphia, which is characterized by writing difficulties and can occur on its own or alongside another learning difficulty such as dyslexia. So what does dygraphia mean? Dysgraphia is a Greek word. The prefix dys indicates that there is a difficulty and graph refers to producing letter formsContinue reading “23.3.22 Dysgraphia”
The Dyslexic Brain 16.2.22
We are all unique and our brains determine some of our strengths and weaknesses. The brain is divided into two hemispheres and each hemisphere is in charge of the opposite side of the body, so the right cerebral hemisphere receives sensory input from and directs movement on the left side of the body, while the leftContinue reading “The Dyslexic Brain 16.2.22”
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