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Dyslexia Assessments
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Dyslexia First offers first class dyslexia assessments for children and adults across the North West including Liverpool, Manchester and Merseyside, this includes assessments for the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and Exam Access Arrangements.
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I am Michala Morton. I am a fully qualified Specialist Teacher of Dyslexia who is passionate about unlocking the potential of individuals who have dyslexia. I work for the British Dyslexia Association and The Dyslexia Association assessing children and adults. I have worked in Special Needs for over 20 years across a wide range of educational settings. I also worked for a Local Education Authority for 14 years assessing and tutoring children with dyslexia.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction: Specific Learning Difficulties, Liverpool John Moores University, 2012
- Postgraduate Certificate with Distinction: Advanced Educational Practice (Dyslexia), Liverpool John Moores University, 2011
- M.Ed. Merit: Master of Education in the faculty of Humanities Psychology Education, University of Manchester, 2007
- Child Development Module with Distinction, The Open University, 2006
- B.Ed. Honours: Degree of Bachelor of Education, Liverpool Hope University, 1997
Professional Bodies
- APC – Assessment Practicing Certificate (recognises the professional achievement, training and skills of specialist teachers)
- Member of PATOSS (The professional association of teachers of students with specific learning difficulties)
- Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
- Full and enhanced DBS (updated annually)
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ico)
- Hiscox professional insurance
Want To Know More?
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty primarily affecting the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Around 1 in 10 people in the UK are dyslexic and it is common in both children and adults.
Indicators of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed, and these can occur across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. By examining how someone responds to or has responded to careful intervention, we can build a good picture of the level and persistence of dyslexic difficulties.
Dyslexia First offers first class dyslexia assessments for children, university students and adults across the North West. Simply give us a call or fill in our form at the bottom of the page.
Assessments throughout the North West
Dyslexia First is based in the heart of the North West and offers assessment in the following areas: Greater Manchester; Lancashire; Cheshire; Liverpool; St. Helens; Wigan; Warrington
DYSLEXIA NEWS
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How to Build Confidence and Self Esteem in Dyslexic Learners
Many parents worry about how dyslexia might affect their child’s confidence. You may notice your child working harder than others, doubting their abilities or feeling anxious about reading or writing. These feelings are understandable, but they do not have to shape your child’s future. With the right support, confidence can grow and thrive.
Spotting signs of dyslexia at the first parents evening
School can be an exciting but also daunting period for a child as well as the parents/guardians, whether that be starting a new school or going into a new year group.
October is often when the first parents evening of the academic year takes place. This is a time for teachers to talk about how your child is performing in school but it’s also a time to voice any concerns you may have.
You may have noticed indicators of dyslexia when your child is at home doing day to day tasks or when they are completing their homework. It is also more likely that your child will have dyslexia if your family has a history of it.
Improved Learning with a Disabled Students’ Allowance
Many people are unaware that dyslexic learners are eligible for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). If you or your child is thinking of going to University, applying for a DSA could mean that you’re entitled to new equipment and technology that will help you reach your full potential as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.