How do reading apps work?

How do reading apps work?

A guide to the top 7 reading apps on the market In a world where technology is fully integrated into education, reading apps have emerged as powerful tools in...

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Dyslexia Awareness Month 2023

Dyslexia Awareness Month 2023

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 2023 and the perfect chance to raise awareness, continue to educate ourselves, and celebrating the potential of our...

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Dyslexia Awareness Month 2022

Dyslexia Awareness Month 2022

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 2022. It's the perfect time to raise awareness, inform, educate and celebrate our children. DOWNLOAD A CAREFULLY CRAFTED...

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Phonics and dyslexia

Phonics and dyslexia

The best way to teach your dyslexic child to read and spell - phonics and dyslexia part 1 This blog on phonics and dyslexia is part of my dyslexia in the...

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Are you dyslexia aware?

Are you dyslexia aware?

Being dyslexia aware is vital for all schools and educators. Every child with dyslexia is affected in a different way. Some have more serious issues with...

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Dyslexia Awareness Month 2021

Dyslexia Awareness Month 2021

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 2021. This is the perfect opportunity to share information, create awareness and focus on a subject I’m incredibly...

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Dyslexia Style Guide

Dyslexia Style Guide

This simple dyslexia style guide is part of my 'Dyslexia in the classroom’ series of posts. Download the guide, print it out and share it with your child’s...

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Best games for dysgraphia

Best games for dysgraphia

This blog I’m going to be focusing on games for dysgraphia for older children to play at home. What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is of course all about bad...

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What dyslexia looks like

What dyslexia looks like

I’m often asked what dyslexia looks like and what kids with dyslexia see. The answer is really complex as every one – whether they have dyslexia or not – sees...

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10 strategies for dysgraphia

10 strategies for dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a complex learning difficulty that like many others is different for all children who suffer from it. Some children see far more severe symptoms...

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Common dyslexia myths

Common dyslexia myths

Scientists know more than ever about dyslexia, but there are still far too many dyslexia myths being branded about. This can make it hard to know what’s right...

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Famous people with dyslexia

Famous people with dyslexia

There are, and will be, many struggles ahead for every child suffering with dyslexia. However, did you know that they are in good company. The extensive list...

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Top 10 dyslexia friendly books

Top 10 dyslexia friendly books

Dyslexia friendly books - the list! Do you have a reluctant reader or a child who struggles when reading alone? Take a look at this list for the most popular...

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Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is dyslexia awareness month and that gives me a chance to focus on a subject that I’m very passionate about. Mind your p's and q's Reading and writing...

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Organisation and rote learning with dyslexia

Organisation and rote learning with dyslexia

Dyslexia is so much more than just reading and spelling difficulties. Rote learning with dyslexia is a really difficult task. However, so many more daily tasks are an issue for children with dyslexia. Read on to find out more.

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Writing, spelling and dyslexia

Writing, spelling and dyslexia

In my last blog on children with dyslexia I looked at reading issues that are commonly found and how as parents we can help. Today I’m going to look at spelling and writing issues (specifically related to primary-age kids).

Children with dyslexia will often have more severe issues with spelling than they will reading.

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How to teach a child with dyslexia to read

How to teach a child with dyslexia to read

Finding out you have a child with dyslexia is the start of a long journey – with many ups and downs. However, with the right support and knowledge, you will give your child all the tools they need to succeed. One of the first stops on your journey should be how to teach a child with dyslexia to read.

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Careers for children with dyslexia – don’t limit their potential

Careers for children with dyslexia – don’t limit their potential

In this blog in my dyslexia series, I will focus on potential careers for children with dyslexia.

Has your child recently been diagnosed with dyslexia and possibly dysgraphia? If so, you’re no doubt overwhelmed with the amount of information available. Because of the lack of clarity on the internet, I’ve decided to break the information down into bite-sized manageable posts that focus on different aspects of life with dyslexia. Today I want to look at some of the positives.

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The top 11 tablet/phone apps for dyslexia

The top 11 tablet/phone apps for dyslexia

Since finding out Ella has dyslexia, we’ve been researching ways, tools and apps that can help her along the way. The following list includes my favourite choices and is mainly focused on primary (elementary) kids, but some are a must-have for kids of every school age.

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The best apps for dysgraphia

The best apps for dysgraphia

Before discussing tools that can help, let’s have a look at what dysgraphia actually is. Kids with dysgraphia will generally have unclear and inconsistent handwriting. They also tend to write or copy things very slowly which makes it very hard to complete handwriting tasks. Kids with dysgraphia aren’t lazy or unintelligent. They simply struggle with written expression; basically, the hands can’t keep up with the brain.

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Signs of Dyslexia.  Learning difficulty or just a different way of learning?

Signs of Dyslexia. Learning difficulty or just a different way of learning?

We first found out Ella had dyslexia when she was six. We weren’t entirely sure what it meant other than she would struggle with reading and writing. We already had an inkling she may be as she often wrote back to front and found decoding words particularly difficult. In the two years since her diagnosis however she has gone from strength to strength, never used it as an excuse and has shown us a different way to see the world.

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