Tag: spelling
Transforming Jake
Louise Barnes took advantage of the brain's natural neuroplasticity to 're-wire' Jake's brilliant brain.
Jake (not his real name) is a lively, bubbly six-year-old who...
Unlocking the code
Maria Davies on the importance of phonological awareness in the early years.
Phonological awareness (PA) is a bit of a mouthful, but it's one of...
What is the right age to assess for dyslexia?
Experienced dyslexia assessor Kate Sutton on finding the sweet spot between too early and not early enough.
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects...
Dyslexic Thinking
SENCo Nancy McEwan ponders whether the notion of Dyslexic Thinking is a help or a hindrance to dyslexic people.
I was diagnosed with mild dyslexia...
A lifetime with dyslexia
David McLoughlin’s fascinating lifespan perspective on dyslexia.
People who have dyslexia are adults for considerably longer than they are children. Over a forty-year career I...
Where to begin?
Joanna Dunton asks if specific specialist intervention should be the first step to support.
What do you want us to do about it? Test him...
Write This Way
Structured Lessons and Activities for Reluctant Young Writers
Dr Gavin Reid is an international psychologist and author who has written over 35 books in the...
Dysgraphia and the multilingual mind
In our increasingly globalised world, multilingualism among children is more common than ever. Children growing up in multicultural environments often learn to speak and...
We’re off kilter
Bridget Mather-Scott is fascinated by the imbalance between literacy and numeracy in Early Years.
High-quality education in the Early Years is essential for providing children...
Dyslexia’s two-edged sword
Dyslexia can feel like a superpower or a ball and chain, says Louise Selby.
I am atrocious at packing. I can spend a whole day...
