As parents, we assume that teacher’s have the specific knowledge, skills and training to support and support students with Special Educational Needs. However, as many parents have discovered, this assumption is not always
As parents, we assume that teacher’s have the specific knowledge, skills and training to support and support students with Special Educational Needs. However, as many parents have discovered, this assumption is not always
A dyslexia assessment is a detailed examination of a person’s strengths and areas of difficulty. It usually takes around 3 hours to complete, but includes more than just that which is seen during
Why have a dyslexia assessment? An assessment is a useful step to understanding the obstacles that are getting in the way of progress and unlocking talent and self-belief. It helps all those involved
With many pupils having to learn at home due to school closures or self isolation, many people are finding that their child is struggling in some key areas of the curriculum. Whilst remote
The process of reading is a science with precise technical terminology and the words or phrases used to describe aspects of reading can be complex. For non-specialists, not understanding these specialist terms can
Frequent eye tests are important for everyone, but especially for children. Many eyesight problems in later life are due to early issues not being quickly identified and rectified. The eye examination performed at
Children develop skills at different rates. This makes it difficult to diagnose learning difficulties in young children. Although dyslexia cannot be diagnosed before a child is 7 years old, there are some early
Students with dyslexia frequently have reading difficulties, a slower speed of reading, or find that when focusing upon the process of reading, their comprehension and memory of what they are reading is compromised.
People with dyslexia have a combination of strengths and difficulties in their abilities. However the disparity between these abilities is often the indicator of dyslexia. A dyslexic learner might be very knowledgeable, able
This time last year, with the UK back in full lockdown, resulting in school closures most schools embraced online learning. The two most popular platforms for these lessons are Microsoft Teams (MS Teams)