“I know that teaching is the one occupation that has the potential to change the world. With your help we can change the world for every student that may be struggling.” Georgia Ryan Georgia Ryan is a student and Youth Ambassador for the Dyslexia Mid North Coast in New South Wales, Australia. Georgia …
How to teach a young child to write!
Children with dyslexia often find it difficult to put their ideas into words. Written language contains lots of complex rules that can make writing a daunting task. For a sentence to make sense a child must understand the rules surrounding grammar, sentence construction and punctuation. This can seem like a lot for child to remember, …
Exams, Standardized Testing, and Assistive tech: Advice for Teens
“I know that teaching is the one occupation that has the potential to change the world. With your help we can change the world for every student that may be struggling.” Georgia Ryan Georgia Ryan is a student and Youth Ambassador for the Dyslexia Mid North Coast in New South Wales, Australia. Georgia was diagnosed …
Meet Georgia Ryan, New South Wales’ Youth Ambassador for Dyslexia Mid North Coast.
“I know that teaching is the one occupation that has the potential to change the world. With your help we can change the world for every student that may be struggling.” Georgia Ryan Georgia Ryan is a student and Youth Ambassador for the Dyslexia Mid North Coast in New South Wales, Australia. Georgia was …
How to Talk to Your Child about Dyslexia.
Dyslexia can be tricky for a child to understand. After all, it can often be hard enough for an adult to understand! A dyslexic child might not understand why they struggle to read and spell. This can have a negative effect on their mental health. For example: A child doesn’t understand why they are falling …
Benefits of Learning to Touch Typing
“With an enormous computer presence in schools, the question is no longer whether to teach keyboarding but when to teach it.” Gary Hopkins, The American journal Education World What is touch typing? Touch typing is the method of typing without looking at the keyboard. It is a skill that isn’t usually taught in …
Film about dyslexia goes viral, and is watched over a million times!
Written by: Jude Billingsley ‘We want people to realise the pain that parents and children go through but also to give them hope that dyslexic children can learn to read and write. They just need to be taught in a different way.’ Mike Jones The short film Mical has reached more than one million views …
40 Runs Under 40 – Elaine Spencer, Raises £1,500 for the Dyslexia Trust!
Inspired by her son, Ben, and his experience with dyslexia; teacher and advocate Elaine made the bold decision to do 40 runs before she turns 40.
Global GO Green for Dyslexia Campaign Sees Thousands of Children Worldwide Going Green This Week to Encourage Dyslexia Awareness and Action
Bristol-based Nessy Learning’s GO Green for Dyslexia initiative started in 2018 and has since become a global phenomenon, with children, schools, businesses and buildings all over the world Going Green to raise money for The Dyslexia Trust.
The Dyslexia Trust
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.
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