Sally Gardner: Dyslexia is not a disease
Continuing my theme of why people think it is justified to poke fun at those with dyslexia, is highlighted by another interesting article in ‘The Telegraph’.
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Summer vs Autumn Children
I was listening to an interesting piece on the radio this morning, regarding research carried out the Institute of Fiscal Studies, by lead author Claire Crawford. The report looked at why children born in the summer where found to be more than three times likely to be below average, than September born children.
Read More“If a dyslexic spells something wrongly, can another dyslexic read it easily?”
Just read a Tweet that was posted by that lovely man and very clever magician Paul Daniels. He posed a serious question – “If a dyslexic spells something wrongly, can another dyslexic read it easily?”
Read MoreWoman’s Hour – 26th October 2011 – discussion about the Dyslexic Advantage.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 10th – 15th October 2011
Dyslexia is vastly misunderstood - not only by parents, teachers, but by dyslexics themselves! If you have any concerns or worries about your child, partner or a loved one and would like find out a bit more, then come and see our display at: Tescos in Hungerford & in Hungerford Library A Dyslexia Specialist will be on hand on the days, times listed below, so why not drop in for an informal chat or telephone 01488 72291 to arrange an appointment.
Read MoreDyslexia makes voices hard to discern, study finds
People with dyslexia struggle to recognise familiar voices, scientists suggest. The finding is the first tentative evidence that small sounds in the human voice that vary between people are difficult for dyslexics to hear.
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