Tag: dyslexia
Early screening for dyslexia
Paloma Forde looks at myths around the screening process.
Although significant progress in the identification of dyslexia has taken place, one challenge that persists relates...
DSA funding for dyslexic students
Funding is available, but needs to be more widely publicised, says Jennifer Willows.
With rising diagnoses and an increased awareness of the challenges facing students...
SEN127 : November/December 2023
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It's been a good year for conferences, exhibitions and all types of CPD to support greater awareness of...
Comics and dyslexia
Comics are an accessible and engaging way of learning, and not just for students with dyslexia, argues Kai Holmström.
Comic books have long been a...
SEN126 : September/October 2023
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I’m a big fan of September, with a touch of autumn in the air and a sense...
There’s more to handwriting than you think
Sue Smits on cultivating cursive competence.
The questions I am most frequently asked are 'What are the main causes of messy handwriting?' and 'How can...
The Routledge International Handbook of Dyslexia in Education
This authoritative work provides insights about dyslexia from around the world and from over eighty international specialists from places as diverse as Hong Kong,...
Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic: Neurodivergent Heroes Tell Their Stories
Marcia Brissett-Bailey is a speaker, co-author and advocate and champion for neurodiversity and dyslexia. She is a co-founder of the BDA Cultural Perspective Committee...
Neurodivergence and adoption
The most effective way to support a neurodivergent child is to understand what makes them different, says Dr Gemma North
Neurodiversity is a term increasingly...
Books for dyslexia
The BookTrust’s Diana Gerald on sharing books and stories, and the benefits at different stages for a child with dyslexic child.
An enjoyment of books...
