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7 ADHD Strengths and Benefits

While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most commonly discussed in terms of the challenges it poses to both children and adults, it’s important to acknowledge that an attention disorder can come with strengths too! Consider the benefits of having hyperactivity and spontaneity for athletes competing in sporting events, or being able to quickly improvise and go in a new direction when giving a work presentation.

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Touch typing benefits

Learning to type isn't just about increasing the speed with which you navigate a keyboard. Touch typing benefits extend to reading and spelling skills too!

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What are the home row keys?

What are the home row keys and how are they used in touch typing? Learn more about the method and try our tips for getting started.

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Typing tips for beginners

Technique is so important when you are learning how to type. Try these typing tips for beginners and start improving your skills today.

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16 Teaching strategies for EAL and ELL students in the classroom

Try teaching these 16 reading, writing and vocabulary learning strategies to help EALs develop their confidence and get more out of every lesson.

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Different types of dyslexia

Are there different types of dyslexia and why will you sometimes run across different 'types' discussed in online articles or in the research literature?

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What is attention deficit disorder?

What is attention deficit disorder, how does it differ from ADHD with hyperactivity, and what symptoms can teachers look for?

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Handwriting difficulties

Learn more about dysgraphia, dyspraxia and how to help students who experience handwriting difficulties in the classroom.

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Teaching children with Down syndrome to read

Learn more about the challenges of teaching children with Down syndrome to read and try these 5 tips for reading success.

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How to help a child with dyspraxia

Dyspraxia affects 6-10% of the population - it's important for educators and parents alike to know how to help a child with dyspraxia in the classroom.

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5 Tips for teaching sight words

Teaching sight words is an important part of reading instruction for children and can be a valuable activity for English as an additional language learners.

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How to build self-confidence in students

How to build self-confidence in students who are struggling at school because of specific learning difficulties.

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6 Early literacy skills

Discover the 6 early literacy skills that prepare children for learning to read and write, and learn some tips on how to encourage them!

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Teaching students with dyslexia

Try these tips and strategies for teaching students with dyslexia. Dyslexic children need the right kind of support to reach their full potential at school.

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Communicating with stroke patients

Understand how language aphasia works and learn which resources and strategies can make communicating with stroke patients easier.

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What’s the difference between dyslexia and dyspraxia?

The difference between dyslexia and dyspraxia is to do with literacy skills and phonological awareness vs. movement and planning.

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Teaching adults to read

Did you know 3.5 million adults struggle with functional illiteracy in the UK? Learn why teaching adults to read is so important and how you can help.

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Down syndrome interesting facts

Did you know some children with Down syndrome have learned to read at age 2? Discover more interesting facts about Down syndrome.

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Jobs that require typing skills

Jobs that require typing skills are no longer limited to administrative positions. Learn about touch-typing and how it can help you in today's job market.

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What is adult basic education?

Learn more about how adult basic education programs work and why it's worth adding a literacy support platform like Touch-type Read and Spell to the curriculum.

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Spelling strategies for dyslexia

Learn how employing spelling strategies for dyslexia can help. Spelling in English is notoriously hard. Consider the challenge for dyslexics!

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How to build a homeschool reading program

Teaching your child to read can be a challenge! Try these easy tips to improve your approach and build a successful homeschool reading program.

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What are the hardest words to spell?

What are the hardest words to spell and what makes them so difficult? Find out how we learn to spell and try these strategies for spelling difficult words.

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What are Dolch words?

What are Dolch words? Learn how sight words be used to help children increase comprehension and develop fluency in reading.

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Dyslexia and spelling - what's the connection?

Learn more about the relationship between dyslexia and spelling, including how to recognize the signs of dyslexia and help students who are struggling.

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Dyspraxia vs. ADHD

Learn how to spot the symptoms of dyspraxia vs. ADHD and what you can do to help children with learning difficulties be successful in the classroom.

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Improve writing skills for kids

It's important to consider different strategies to improve writing skills for kids: incentivize free writing, teach working in drafts, allow spell-check

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Learning to spell for adults

Learning to spell for adults is not always easy but computer learning and targeted spelling tips can help adults be strategic and improve their skills.

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Teaching children to read

Teaching children to read involves bringing together knowledge of phonics with decoding skills and recognition of high-frequency vocabulary.

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Slow processing speed

What is processing speed and which strategies can children, parents and teachers implement to help cope with slow processing speed?

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9 Teaching strategies for students with ADHD

It's important to provide strategies for students with ADHD, to help children focus their attention and enhance classroom learning.

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How to teach spelling words

Do you know how to teach spelling words in a creative and effective way that helps students learn? Try these tips for starters!

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Typing programs for schools

Typing programs for schools are an important part of the curriculum as they not only teach keyboarding but reinforce writing and spelling abilities.

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Teaching literacy skills to adults

Teaching literacy skills to adults can be frustrating given the range of ability levels educators are likely to encounter. Learn more and try these tips!

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What motivates students to learn?

Consider what motivates students to learn and how teachers and parents can encourage engagement and self-directed learning.

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Self-confidence vs self-esteem

How to understand the difference between self-confidence vs self-esteem and encourage children with learning difficulties.

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Motivating kids to read

It's so important to foster a love of books from an early age. Learn how to focus on developing intrinsic motivation when motivating kids to read.

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Challenging spelling words

Challenging spelling words can cause a student to lose confidence in the classroom. Learn why some words are harder than others and how to help.

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Note-taking skills for kids

It's important for teachers to provide instruction in note-taking skills for kids to help ensure students have an accurate record of what they learn.

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Why is keyboarding important?

Why is keyboarding important in an educational and professional context and how can touch typing help individuals with learning difficulties.

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Autism and reading comprehension

Autism and reading comprehension are the subject of many research investigations which reveal decoding skills come more readily to students with ASD.

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9 Strategies for dysgraphia

Read through our list of recommended strategies for dysgraphia and learn more about how to help children and adults who struggle with writing by hand.

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Strategies for students with autism

Use these strategies for students with autism to help them develop stronger reading comprehension and writing skills, as well as build confidence.

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What are learning difficulties?

What are learning difficulties and how can educators help students get the support they need to reach their full potential at school.

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The importance of motivation for kids

It's crucial to understand the importance of motivation for kids in the classroom and to balance rewards with instilling intrinsic motivation to learn.

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Dyslexia and foreign language learning

While not much research exists on dyslexia and language learning, it's thought that some languages may be easier to learn than others.

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7 Tips for working with dyslexia

Working with dyslexia can be made easier through the use of technology at the office. Check out these tips and strategies!

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How to find a good tutor

It's important for parents to know how to find a good tutor to help students achieve their full potential at school.

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