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6 Gifted children problems
A look at 6 gifted children problems, including co-occurrence of giftedness with dyslexia, dyspraxia and/or ADHD, plus strategies that can help.
Learning difficulties
Special needs
Teaching tips
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When learning disabilities in adults go undiagnosed
How to spot learning disabilities in adults and help individuals get access to the right resources and education programs.
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6 ADHD blogs
A roundup of ADHD blog for parents, adults and anyone who is looking for resources on attention deficit disorders with and without hyperactivity.
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Is dyslexia a disability?
Is dyslexia a disability? It all depends on which country you live in and how severely your dyslexia affects your ability to do your job.
Dyslexia
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Stroke therapy at home
If you practice stroke therapy at home, there are some activities you can try to optimize your environment and get the most out of your rehabilitation
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Visual processing disorders
While not classed as learning difficulties, they can be confused for dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia or ADHD. Learn about visual processing disorders.
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Accommodations for students with dyslexia
Learn about accommodations for students with dyslexia - a guide for parents and teachers of children who struggle with specific learning difficulties.
Dyslexia
Teaching tips
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Difficulty writing
Understand more about written language production and how to help when kids experience difficulty with writing both in and outside of the classroom.
Dysgraphia
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Dyspraxia and autism
Dyspraxia and autism can look similar but many of the characteristics they share have different causes. Learn more about both.
Dyspraxia
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3 Dyslexia programs for adults
Learn about multi-sensory dyslexia programs for adults and review our list of strategies and apps that can help in a work or school environment.
Dyslexia
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An Adult ADD / ADHD Checklist
An adult ADD checklist – which signs and symptoms should you look out for if you suspect you have attention difficulties, and how can you get tested?
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6 Down syndrome blogs to follow
Here are 6 Down syndrome blogs to read if you’re looking to learn more about raising and educating a child with special needs.
Down syndrome
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How do they test for dyslexia?
How do they test for dyslexia in children and adults? Learn more about diagnostic testing and what to expect for test results.
Dyslexia
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Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
What is developmental language disorder and how can you support children who experience communicative difficulties at home and at school.
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What does mild dyslexia look like?
Learn how to recognize mild dyslexia in children and adults and discover some strategies that can help with reading and writing.
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3 Methods for teaching reading
Learn more about 3 popular methods of teaching reading and how to select the best approach for a child with learning difficulties.
Literacy
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Help! I can't spell.
Help! I can’t spell. Learn which kind of errors are common and when spelling difficulties may be a sign of a learning difficulty.
Spelling
Dyslexia
Adult education
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Understanding reluctant readers and how to support them
Learn more about reluctant readers and what parents and teachers can do to help motivate and encourage kids who struggle with reading.
Literacy
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Learning disabilities and self-esteem
Understand how learning disabilities and self-esteem are related and what you can do to help children and young-adults develop a positive self-image.
Learning difficulties
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How common is functional illiteracy?
How common is functional illiteracy and how can you help mature learners develop reading, writing and spelling skills in spite of learning difficulties.
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7 Dysgraphia symptoms in children
Dysgraphia symptoms in children primarily affect writing ability. Learn what to look for and how you can help a child who is struggling.
Dysgraphia
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Specialist dyslexia schools or public school - which is best?
What you need to know about specialist dyslexia schools and how to decide on the right educational institution for your child.
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Am I dyslexic?
If you’ve ever wondered Am I dyslexic? this post will give you a checklist to run through.
Dyslexia
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5 Things to know about dyspraxia in adults
Learn more about dyspraxia in adults, including recognizing the signs and navigating motor skills coordination difficulties.
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Where to find help for adult dyslexia
Learn about adult dyslexia – with the right resources every individual can achieve their full potential.
Dyslexia
Adult education
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Best keyboard for typing - which one should you chose?
How to find the best keyboard for typing if you are struggling with motor skills, are visually impaired or are taking a typing course.
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How to improve spelling skills
Try these tips on how to improve spelling skills in English when you find they are interrupting your work or school routine.
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Autism and typing
Learn more about autism and typing and try these tips for teaching keyboarding to autistic students, both high functioning and nonverbal learners.
Autism
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Regaining speech after a stroke
Learn more about language in the brain and how to work through a recovery program aimed at regaining speech after a stroke.
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3 Types of learning difficulties
5 Types of learning difficulties to be aware of, how to recognize common symptoms, and strategies and accommodations that can help.
Learning difficulties
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
ADHD
Dysgraphia
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What is a receptive expressive language disorder?
A receptive expressive language disorder is a condition that affects an individual's ability to communicate verbally. It can be developmental or acquired.
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Apraxia vs. aphasia: What’s the difference?
Apraxia vs. aphasia – how to tell the difference between two conditions that commonly interrupt speech and language production following a stroke.
Stroke recovery
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3 Ways to help students in special education
Discover more about helping students in special education programs find their strengths, fulfill their potential, and stay motivated to learn.
Special needs
Dyslexia
Down syndrome
Teaching tips
ADHD
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3 Common handwriting problems in children
Learn about common handwriting problems in beginner writers and how to recognize struggles that are a sign of a learning or motor skills difficulty.
Dysgraphia
Dyspraxia
Dyslexia
ADHD
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Famous people with dyslexia
Have a read through this list of famous people with dyslexia and try our activities for learners to promote dyslexia awareness in the classroom.
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ADHD and self-esteem
Learn about ADHD and self-esteem, including why many children who struggle with attention difficulties experience a lack of confidence in the classroom.
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13 Signs of dyslexia in adults
13 Signs of dyslexia in adults and the information you need on where to find support - including how dyslexia testing works.
Dyslexia
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Modifications for students with Down syndrome
Learn about helpful modifications for students with Down syndrome who attend mainstream schools and educational institutions.
Down syndrome
Special needs
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Students struggling with math
Help students who are struggling with math because of dyscalculia, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, dyspraxia, and/or visual processing difficulties.
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
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3 Spelling mistakes that are easy to make
Learn more about common spelling mistakes and try these tips to stop making them and strengthen your English spelling skills.
Spelling
Dyslexia
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Augmentative and alternative communication
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) helps children and adults with autism and speech and language disorders communicate more effectively.
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Autism and memory
A guest post on autism and memory including five tips for helping individuals support and strengthen different types of memory.
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Disabled Students’ Allowance for Dyslexia
Learn about accessing funding from the Disabled Students’ Allowance for Dyslexia, including how to apply and which services and equipment are available.
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What does dyslexia mean to me?
What does dyslexia mean to me? An account of the reading and spelling problems I encountered as a child and how I understand my learning difficulty today.
Dyslexia
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Teaching math facts
Try these tips for teaching math facts in a way that combines creativity with multi-sensory learning to help students with dyscalculia.
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3 Reading aids for kids
3 Reading aids for kids, recommended strategies and how to identify the issues that cause reading difficulties in learners.
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Dyscalculia in adults
Learn which signs to look for when it comes to dyscalculia in adults and have a look at our tips for mature learners who want to improve their math skills.
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6 Tips for teaching EAL pupils
6 Tips for teaching EAL pupils and finding the right resources to help students achieve their full potential in the classroom.
