February 3, 2021February 3, 2021Dyslexia

When doing observational drawing, remember these 5 pointers

Observational Drawing for Students with Dyslexia by Qona Rankin and Howard Riley offers practical advice to dyslexics who wish to improve their observational drawing, either…

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021Dyslexia

What is the best way to assess literacy difficulties in children?

Is dyslexia a genuine learning difficulty that warrants due recognition and specialist teaching? Valerie Muter, author of ‘Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties’ explores.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021Dyslexia

200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons

200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons author Lidia Stanton discusses the upcoming book and how it can help parents and teachers teach spelling in a way…

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020Dyslexia

Is dyslexia the next big thing in the talent conversation?

Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth and Kate Power return with a new ‘Amazing Dyslexics’ book with the words of inspirational people with dyslexia such as chef Jamie…

September 1, 2020September 2, 2020Anxiety

Books to help ease the transition back to school

Back to school – helping children feel comfortable with the transition We may not yet be able to gauge the full impact the lockdown has…

July 22, 2020July 29, 2020Dyslexia

Preparing SEN kids for the transition back to school

Ann-Marie McNicholas, author of ‘The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide’ writes about neurodiverse kids and what can be done to support them with catching up and preparing to go back to school.

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020Dyslexia

My journey into understanding my neurodiverse brain

Alison Patrick, author of The Memory and Processing Guide for Neurodiverse Learners writes about her own journey to identifying her own dyspraxia and ADHD