For dyslexic learners, transitions can be exciting, yet overwhelming. New routines, new expectations and new environments can amplify challenges with organisation, processing and confidence. With the right support, though, these transitions can become opportunities for growth.
How to prepare children for SATs without increasing pressure.
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…
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.
If you or your child is going to University this Autumn and diagnosed as dyslexic, did you know that you are eligible for the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA)?
In our Student’s Guide to the DSA, we share how you can prepare for the application process to avoid delays and get the help you need to reach your full potential.
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.