If your child is struggling with reading, confidence or school anxiety, understanding the link with dyslexia can make a real difference. You might not notice it straight away. It often starts small. Frustration over homework…
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Two children can sit in the same classroom, hear the same instructions and be asked to complete the same work, yet experience learning in very different ways. Understanding this difference helps parents recognise why learning can begin to feel worrying for dyslexic children and how to spot early signs that they may be struggling.
Spotting Early Signs of Cognitive Overload in Dyslexic Learners The start of a new term often brings fresh energy, but it can also feel demanding for many dyslexic learners. New topics, changing routines and the…
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.
Our top 8 educational games for dyslexic kids give another route to overcoming classroom barriers. During a child’s school years, the struggle with dyslexia becomes more pronounced as they begin to learn to read and…
As a dyslexia assessor, I meet students who’ve spent years believing they’re “just not good at school.” By the time they reach me, many have developed coping strategies, deep-seated anxiety, and a quiet sense of…
Supporting a dyslexic child in school
The first month of a new school term can feel overwhelming for any child. Whether they’re experiencing their very first day of school or returning to a new year. For a dyslexic learner, it often comes with added layers of anxiety and uncertainty.
Historically the definition for dyslexia has caused confusion for professionals and parents alike, and an urgent need to review the definition.
Now the Delphi Definition comes into play, a new definition for dyslexia with an emphasis on processing skills and fluency. Read more in our blog.
It’s important to spread awareness about dyslexia so it is understood more, and people can spot the signs and get a diagnosis. This will open up a world of support and allows accessibility to resources and ways of doing things to be easier.
Dyslexia shouldn’t hold a person back, no matter what age. Every year in October there is dyslexia awareness week but we should strive to raise awareness all year round.
Most of us have heard of dyslexia but there are still misconceptions.