If you truly want to understand how the English language works….. ……….spend some time with a linguist (you say it “lingwist”). Liz Dunoon with linguist Diane Philipson 2011 A linguist studies ‘Linguistics’. Yes…… I know it all seems rather confusing, but bare with me for a little longer. Linguistics is...
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Children with dyslexia often find that school causes them enormous amounts of anxiety. Let’s face it……….There is a huge number of barriers put in their way from day one. Once your child starts school the barriers seem to compound as the years progress and they attempt to achieve their secondary...
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Yes it’s that time of the year again…….EXAM TIME! Are you ready? How do you prepare for a ‘text based’ exam……..Like English, English Literature, Humanities, History, Social Science and so on?…… You will have to write long essays and complete short answer questions in a timed written exam. Sound like...
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A Remediation A remediation refers directly to a learning program, a method of teaching or a teaching style that caters specifically to a dyslexic child’s identified areas of weakness. This means the child may leave class to have access to a learning support teacher and a program that is intensive,...
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Depending on whether you share classrooms with other teachers or have your own for the school year, here are 17 strategies you can apply to make your classroom more dyslexia friendly for your students. 1. Have the student sit close to you can see when they need help and offer...
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Dealing with our emotions when we realise our child might be struggling for legitimate reasons This is time of great uncertainty and also confusion. Please understand that many parents have been in this position before you. Regardless of this fact, you may be feeling many different strong emotions; overwhelmed, concerned,...
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Individuals with dyslexia have trouble with reading, writing, spelling and/or math even though they have the ability and have had opportunities to learn. Individuals with dyslexia can learn, but they often need specialized instruction to overcome the problem. Often these individuals, who have talented and productive minds, are said to...
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Reference
Dr.
Sally
Shaywitz,
Author
of
‘ Overcoming
Dyslexia’ Developmental dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in reading. Unexpected refers to children and adults who appear to have all the factors necessary to become good readers: intelligence, motivation, and exposure to reasonable reading instruction – and yet struggle to read. Here, for ease of communication. We...
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Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia & Print Difficulties: Inclusive Technology Overview Computer software and devices provide solutions for students that have difficulty reading or accessing text, either electronic (computergenerated) or as hard copy (printed). New and emerging devices including iPod Touch models, iPads, eBook Readers and even Smart Phones and Mobile Phones...
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Ways to support your dyslexic child at school Why you need to take the time to meet with your child’s teachers before every school year commences You do this for a number of reasons. 1. It will lower your protective parent anxiety levels. 2. It will make your child feel...
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