The Science Behind the Alison Lawson Technique
October 5, 2017
What is visual Dyslexia?
For normal vision to occur there should be binocular fixation in both eyes. However, many times the fixation of one macular is very unsteady, or there can be an eccentric fixation. This demonsrates the main cause for the learning problem, the patient...
Dyslexia information for teachers and educators
October 5, 2017
Could one or more of your students have Dyslexia?
Term commences and many of the children are excited to be catching up with friends after the holidays, amongst these eager youngsters are a few individuals that suffer with Dyslexia. 15 per cent of the population has dyslexia...
Dyslexia in adults
October 5, 2017
Signs to look for:
May hide reading problems. May spell poorly, relies on software or friends to correct spelling. Avoids writing wherever possible. Often very competent in oral language. Often display excellent people skills. Shows talent in spatial...
Help your Dyslexic child
October 5, 2017
1. Always aim to be positive
Consider carefully your child’s strengths; provide compliments and encouragement for these areas. Examine your child’s weaknesses, find out the reason for the lack of achievement in this area and determine ways to alleviate the problems.2. Re...
Confidence building with Dyslexic children
October 5, 2017
Children suffering with dyslexia experience failure on a daily basis and most will notice the other children around them are able to do the work which they are finding difficult.
The child’s self-esteem quickly diminishes and they begin to refer to themselves as “dumb”...
Dyslexia in families
October 5, 2017
How to overcome obstacles as a parent with DyslexiaIn many families with a dyslexic child there are other members who also suffer with similar difficulties.
This is because visual dyslexia is hereditary. If you, the parent, are moderately or seriously dyslexic yourself...
ADHD or Dyslexia?
October 5, 2017
What is ADHD?(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
ADHD is diagnosed two to four times more frequently in boys than in girls, though studies suggest this discrepancy may be partially due to subjective bias of referring teachers. Attention deficit Hyperactivity diso...
Common signs of Dyslexia
October 5, 2017
Not every sign or symptom of the dyslexic profile presents itself in each dyslexic person, although there is usually evidence of a sufficient cluster of these to lead to a diagnosis. It should be noted that dyslexia tends to run in families, so there may be a history of it. ...
What is dyslexia?
October 5, 2017
The word dyslexia comes from the Greek language, and its literal translation is ‘dys’ – difficult, ‘lexis’ – words. Hence difficulty with words.It is evident therefore that any child or student experiencing such difficulties will have a difficult time in an envir...