by Arran Smith | Aug 6, 2019 | Education
Last week the British Dyslexia Association announced that the Joint Council For Qualifications have made the process of applying to use a reader or assistive technology in examinations much easier. So what has been changed and what do some SENCO’s think about those...
by Arran Smith | Aug 5, 2019 | Education
I found this wonderful video from BBC 3 about dyslexia. It really illustrates what it is like to have dyslexia as well as what it is like to experience the ignorance of others about dyslexia John writes….I really like it when I come across a gem of a video on YouTube...
by Arran Smith | Aug 2, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing, Technology For Studying
If we are to help our children and young people to be the best that they can be despite the challenges of being dyslexic, then we need to be able to boost their self-esteem not just their academic abilities. How do we do that?What is more likely to help a dyslexic...
by Arran Smith | Jul 30, 2019 | Education
In this article, I interviewed Bambi Gardiner about her experience of supporting her daughter Sophie through school and what strategies helped her daughter to effectively revise. Read on to the end to take part in a competition to win £50 worth of dyslexia friendly...
by Arran Smith | Jul 26, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing, Technology For Studying
How does being a student with dyslexia make you feel? This is the essential question behind my recent survey of dyslexic students. Scroll down to see what they expressed about studying and self-esteem. What you need to know about this survey.When I put this survey...
by Arran Smith | Jul 19, 2019 | Education
The Summer holidays are almost upon us and the dyslexic children in our care are going to be exhausted. This article explores what we can do to help them to rest up , recharge batteries but also re-focus ready for when the Autumn term hits. John writes…. Blimey!...
