Blog: Nessy News

Find out the latest information in the world of dyslexia.

  • Learn how to help a child with dyslexia from the age of 3 to 18 years old.
  • Una Buckley, founder of ‘Blossom4life’ explores Neurodiversity and self-esteem while sharing her own personal experiences from helping children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, alongside tips for parents and educators.
  • "I felt I knew enough about dyslexia, but unfortunately, I didn't." Melanie Brethour, Founded of Decoding Dyslexia Quebec, shares her son's journey.
  • The Winners of the Teacher of the Year Awards have been chosen. Read more about these amazing educators who strive to provide effective and inclusive instruction.
  • Faith Borkowsky shares a consultation with a teacher whose son has dyslexia. The interviewed parent offers a unique perspective on dyslexia, how it's viewed in schools, and the importance of systematic phonics and early intervention.
  • Nessy joins the Dyslexia Trust to sponsor the Teacher of the Year awards. These educators endeavour to provide effective and inclusive instruction.
  • “If teachers are not trained to notice and accommodate for the needs of diverse learners, a considerable percentage of every class will (fail to) succeed academically”.
  • Manobina Chakraborty tells us how about the vital work she does with neuro-diverse learners and their parents, and how this was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Touch typing is the method of typing without looking at the keyboard. It is a skill that isn’t usually taught in UK schools. However, it is a vital skill that all children should learn.
  • The short film Mical has reached more than one million views since its release on 15th September 2020. This makes it the most successful film about dyslexia made to date!
  • The Dyslexia Trust is a not-for profit dyslexia charity based in Bristol. They give direct support to children with dyslexia around the world and 100% of money raised goes to helping children.
  • This is a shocking statistic and one that should be sending chills down our spines. How could the educational system have possibly degraded to this level? What is being done, or not done that is contributing to so many illiterate children?
  • Pat travelled to the US to train in Orton-Gillingham and broaden her knowledge. This, combined with the training in England, gave her new insight into multisensory structured teaching, combined with memorable strategies for study.
  • Teaching a child (or 2, or more) with dyslexia can be a time-consuming process. From actually teaching them to read, to reading their textbooks to them, to explaining maths concepts. So how can we get more done in our day-to-day homeschooling?
  • A case for reducing the need for reading and literacy interventions by preventing reading failure before it happens.
  • A dyslexia screener should not be confused with a test that measures students grade levels like DIBELS and FAST. These tests will identify students who have fallen behind, but not the reasons why.

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