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Dyslexia and Assessments1 comment

disabilityatwork wrote 2 months ago: My last post, Dyslexia in the workplace,  gave a brief overview of what dyslexia is and how it is re … more →

Tags: Practice, Disability, Work, Employment, Dyslexia

Dyslexia in the workplace4 comments

disabilityatwork wrote 3 months ago: Increasingly I’m seeing employers asking for guidance on dyslexia; what it is, how it effects … more →

Tags: Practice, Disability, Work, Employment, Dyslexia, dyspraxia, Aspergers

The Surprising Thing About Dyslexics Is That They're Constantly Surprising!3 comments

Lisa Kendrick wrote 3 months ago: One of the great things about living with dyslexics is that they never fail to surprise you (I … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Dyslexia, dyslexia and acting, Dyslexia and technology, dyslexic, encouraging my child to read, Jane Austen, Kara Tointon, Literacy

Muddled (on the path to better reading). | Three Ring Circus1 comment

Lisa Kendrick wrote 6 months ago: Muddled (on the path to better reading). | Three Ring Circus. Another mum (in Australia) who has dis … more →

Tags: Dyslexia News, My Dyslexia Story, Celia Stone, Dyslexia, dyslexic, encouraging my child to read, Handwriting, irlen lenses, Irlen syndrome

Kyle Redford: Navigating School With a Dyslexic Child: One Mom's Story

Lisa Kendrick wrote 6 months ago: Kyle Redford: Navigating School With a Dyslexic Child: One Mom’s Story. I completely agree wit … more →

Tags: Dyslexia News, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Reading, Parenting, reading difficulties, encouraging my child to read, Special Educational Needs, Literacy

New.... Dyslexia Guidance for Managers and Employers

flobba wrote 6 months ago: A new book published by the British Dyslexia Association  aims to shed light on this ‘learning … more →

Tags: Training, Dyslexia, Legal, Workplace, publications, Training 2, Business, think dyslexia, Dyslexia in the Workplace

WEEKS FOUR & FIVE (1/3): Pupil Pursuits - SPLD

rossgarcia wrote 7 months ago: NOTE: I realise this is very long and I commend anyone who manages to get to the end of it. Before s … more →

Tags: school placement, first, maths, Math, mathematics, Teaching, teacher, School, Secondary School

Irlen Syndrome, Dyslexia and Me....3 comments

Lisa Kendrick wrote 9 months ago: This week I featured (together with my husband and daughter) in an article in the Yorkshire Post abo … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Celia Stone, Dyslexia, irlen lenses, Irlen syndrome, Irlen UK, IrlenUK.com, Mears-Irlen Syndrome, MIS

Dyslexic and still succeeding

captconundrum wrote 1 year ago: So I was a military brat and went to 13 different schools 2countries 6 states, putting all of that a … more →

Tags: new age technology, dyslexic, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexic dyslexia, Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia, practical solutions for dyslexia, reading difficulties, Special Educational Needs

Celia Stone, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Pioneer and One-Woman Whirlwind

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: This is a copy of my blogpost for http://inspiringyorkshirewomen.wordpress.com/ – celebrating … more →

Tags: Dyslexia News, My Dyslexia Story, #IDWY, Addacus, Beat Dyslexia, british dyslexia association, Celia Stone, dyscalculia, Dyslexia

My Dyslexic Daughter: Who's Doing Fantastic in Literacy!

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: For the first time since she started school at 3 1/2 (she’s now in year 4), my dyslexic daught … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Reading, Parenting, reading difficulties, encouraging my child to read, Literacy, literacy skills

Specific Learning Difficulties or Specific Teaching Difficulties?!6 comments

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: Last week I went on course for parents run by the British Dyslexia Association called ‘Practic … more →

Tags: Dyslexia News, My Dyslexia Story, Addacus, Beat Dyslexia, british dyslexia association, Celia Stone, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum

Beat Dyslexia - with Dr Seuss and Cluedo!

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: One of the best things about living with dyslexics is that every day is an adventure (although it ca … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Reading, Parenting, encouraging my child to read, benefits of dyslexia, dr seuss books

11 Paid Work Placements Available with the AHEAD WAM Programme

Get Ahead wrote 1 year ago: Work Placement Opportunities   Now available for Graduates with Disabilities/Specific Learning Diffi … more →

Tags: job hunting, News, Employment, ahead, Fas, NDP, graduates with disabilities, WAM Programme, Jobs

The Benefits of Dyslexia1 comment

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: There are two stories in the news and on the web today about dyslexia – both pointing to the f … more →

Tags: Dyslexia News, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Parenting

Why Cheese Brains: The Dyslexic Majority!

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: Blessed Are The Cheese Brains is a blog about my experiences as the wife and mother of dyslexics. … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Reading, Parenting, reading difficulties

How Old Does A Child Have To Be Before You Can Tell If They're Dyslexic?

Lisa Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: We’ve known that our daughter was dyslexic from the age of 5 (she’s now 8), but not havi … more →

Tags: My Dyslexia Story, Dyslexia, dyslexic, Reading, Phonics, Parenting

A new suite of tests for assessing reading comprehension

Hilery Williams wrote 2 years ago: At the Scottish Learning Festival last week I attended an interesting seminar on a new (to me) asses … more →

Tags: Literacy, Dyslexia, Assessment, Education, Phonological Awareness, Special Educational Needs, Phonics, Additional Support Needs, Learning Difficulties

Assessing Dyslexia Toolkit launched5 comments

Hilery Williams wrote 2 years ago: New guidelines for identifying children with dyslexia was launched by former racing driver Sir Jacki … more →

Tags: Literacy, Dyslexia, Assessment, Education, curriculum for excellence, Formative assessment, Additional Support Needs, Learning Difficulties


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