Over recent years in the UK, the main focus for dyslexia has been to create awareness and new support in many different ways. However, is this the case in other countries? How does the language you are reading in effect dyslexia? The English Language is called irregular orthography. This means the same combinations of letters…
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It is finally that time of year that all the kids love so much, the summer holidays! For many children this is the time where there is no school work and it is all about fun and games. On the other hand who’s to say that some methods of learning can’t be fun as well?…
There has always been the myth that people with dyslexia are stupid or not intelligent. However, this is far from the case. Many people with dyslexia are bright, creative and as adults, have accomplished great things throughout their lives. In fact, many dyslexics grace the lists of highly successful businessmen, artists and actors. Dyslexics are…
Did I pass on my dyslexia? The answer to that question is ‘very probably’. Research shows that genes do play a role in dyslexia, causing a significant chance of dyslexia being passed down through generations. There are six possible genes that may contribute to dyslexia; however other factors can contribute to causing this condition. There…
Dyslexia comes in many shapes and forms. Each person who has dyslexia will be affected in a different way, whether it’s an issue with processing speed, short term memory or their spelling and reading. With dyslexia occurring in at least 1 in 10 people, affecting more than 700 million children and adults worldwide, it is…
Why use a tricky word to spell and read to describe a condition that means you find spelling and reading difficult? Considering that the word ‘dyslexia’ is used to describe difficulty with reading, it is a strange choice of word. The meaning of the word ‘dyslexia’ originally comes from the Greek word ‘dys’, meaning poor…
Dyslexia affects nearly 10% of the population, being by far the most common learning difficulty nowadays. This includes many historic figures and great celebrities that many love and look up to. Some may say that dyslexia is not a learning difficulty and just the result of someone being not as bright as others or laziness….
Reading Problems in Grade 4 & Up by Donna Stuart If your child is in Grade 4 or up, they should be a fluent reader. Most students this age have moved into the stage of ‘learning to read’, from ‘reading to learn.” What reading problems “look like” to parents and teachers, change, as a child…
Hurrah! Your child is into their choice of secondary school or public school. Job done and you can breathe a sigh of relief. Or can you? The reality is that you have actually just arrived at possibly the most important phase of their secondary education. The trouble is that few people tell us that, or…
Our ‘Guide to Revision That Works’ will give you tried and tested rules for making the most of your revision time. Don’t forget, the earlier you start, the more effective your learning and revision will be! Revise topics as you go through the year and the BIG day will be a breeze. As we know…
