Events
- Writing Workshop for Adults
- 23 Feb 12
- Winchester
- Supporting Learners with ADHD - KS 1,2 and 3
- 24 Feb 12
- Farnham
- Dr Kate Esser on Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD from a Practitioner and personal perspective
- 29 Feb 12
- Southampton
- Stanbridge Earls School Open Morning
- 3 Mar 12
- Romsey
- Isle of Wight Information Day
- 3 Mar 12
- Newport
Dyslexia News
Bulldog Letter Reversals game goes global!
19/02/2012 By Barbara 1 Comment
Sue Kerrigan ( yes, our very own entrepreneur committee member!) has had her Bulldog game accepted for marketing by Crossbow Education. You can find it at http://www.crossboweducation.com/b%20d%20confusion.htm#Bulldog_Letter_Reversal. Alternatively, you can go to Sue’s own site – and see what else she has to offer at http://www.letmelearn.co.uk/bulldog-reversals-ks1-download-p-729.html?zenid=b8ifp8u2qh8gt62mb68dg9t5 “Bulldog Letter Reversals is the games, worksheets and kinaesthetic activities pack [...]
Government consultation on Fulfilling Potential
19/02/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
Jean Hutchins has drawn our attention to this latest initiative. Individuals can respond. The announcement is at: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/odi-projects/fulfilling-potential.php All credit to the Office for Disability Issues for making available a range of formats: a summary on YouTube, a pdf (with good bookmarks), an easy read pdf, sign language, the document split into 11 audio files [...]
BDA Newsletter
18/02/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
BDA Newsletter 2012, Issue 1 is available on BDA web at: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/e-newsletter.html BDA office send will send this out to you personally, as a pdf document , if you sign up for it.
The Dyslexic Hero’s Journey by Kenneth J. Gordon
31/01/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
We have heard about this book on our Helpline. Has anyone read it yet? The publishers say: The main emphasis of this book is on counteracting the lack of confidence and feelings of low self-esteem encountered by many dyslexics and others with learning difficulties. The book brings a vision of hope to all of those [...]
Quick Reads have new titles
19/01/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
To celebrate the publication of eight brand-new Quick Reads titles in February 2012, we’re encouraging adults across the country to fall in love with reading. Quick Reads are brilliant, bite-sized books specially written by bestselling authors and celebrities. With a great range of titles on offer, they are the perfect tool for inspiring adults to [...]
Accessing Support
Bulldog Letter Reversals game goes global!
19/02/2012 By Barbara 1 Comment
Sue Kerrigan ( yes, our very own entrepreneur committee member!) has had her Bulldog game accepted for marketing by Crossbow Education. You can find it at http://www.crossboweducation.com/b%20d%20confusion.htm#Bulldog_Letter_Reversal. Alternatively, you can go to Sue’s own site – and see what else she has to offer at http://www.letmelearn.co.uk/bulldog-reversals-ks1-download-p-729.html?zenid=b8ifp8u2qh8gt62mb68dg9t5 “Bulldog Letter Reversals is the games, worksheets and kinaesthetic activities pack [...]
‘Moving Numeracy’ by Sue Peace
20/01/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
“Movement is the Door to Learning” Dennison creator of Brain Gym® Moving Numeracy (MN) addresses the physical movements that are the foundations for all learning skills including maths: visual, auditory, tactile and proprioceptive. The aim of Moving Numeracy (MN) is to co-ordinate the body to be able to concentrate and develop new and effective maths [...]
Multisensory resources for Maths by Jacky Gurney
20/01/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
At the HDA AGM, Gilliam Cawse spoke on the subject of ‘Dyscalculia – what to do when the numbers don’t add up’. She made some recommendations for equipment to help children with dyscalculia which included these resources. Numicon. http://www.numicon.com/Index.aspx Illustrated is ‘1st Steps with Numicon at Home’. £30.89 + VAT. There are further resources for [...]
Introducing ClaroRead for Mac V5 and news for Assessors!
18/01/2012 By Barbara Leave a Comment
ClaroRead for Mac V5 is the latest version of the reading and writing support tool for Mac. ClaroRead for Mac is designed to support individuals who struggle with reading and writing. Users of any age and level of ability will have a world of information unlocked through ClaroRead. New In ClaroRead For Mac Nuance Vocalizer [...]
Getting around my dyslexia:A personal evaluation of coping strategies By Neil Cottrell BDA Young Achiever of the Year 2010
20/11/2011 By Barbara 1 Comment
Neil is the founder of LexAble Ltd. This article was first published in the PATOSS Bulletin, Volume 23 No. 2 (Winter 2010).Please email neil.cottrell@LexAble.com for an electronic copy. I met Neil yesterday at the BDA Conference on Dyslexia and Technology in Education. His story should be an inspiration to all dyslexics. This is what he [...]
