Neurodiversity

Definition of Dyslexia

What is the definition of dyslexia? Is dyslexia a medical issue or an educational difficulty?

Executive Function

Does your child lose homework, lose sports clothes or forget instructions? They may have a difficulty with Executive Function – a set of brain skills that helps kids stay focused, remember things and follow directions.

Assistive Tech and Exams

Georgia Ryan’s advice for dyslexic teens regarding exams, standardised testing, and assistive tech.

Glossary of Education Jargon

A simple explanation of words frequently used in education.

Covid-19 pandemic and neuro-diverse learners

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.

Understanding Autism

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life. This disability has the potential to delay normal development in children.

Dyscalculia and Number Sense

Does your child have difficulty with memorising times tables and recalling addition and subtraction facts quickly? Dyscalculia affects up to 6% of children.

Processing Speed (RAN)

Almost half of dyslexics have low RAN but what is it, and why is it assessed when screening for dyslexia?

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

80% of people with dyslexia show signs of a phonological processing problem but what does a difficulty with phonology mean?

Dyslexia Explained eBook

Number 1 Amazon Best Seller. This ebook version is free! The Nessy founder and author, Mike Jones, wanted a simple and quick way for educators, parents and children to understand dyslexia.

What I Need eBook

What does a dyslexic child need from their teachers to succeed? This book empowers children with the knowledge they need to self-advocate. Written by Tiffany James.

Why Early Intervention is Important

Read the story of 5 year old Shola. Blessing Ingyape, of Dyslexia Help Africa, describes the remarkable effects of intervening in the first years of school.

What Makes a Good Dyslexia Screener?

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.

Dyslexia Myths

There are many widespread myths about dyslexia such as reading and writing backwards or claims of miraculous cures. Make sure you know the facts.

Signs of Dyslexia: 3-4 years

You can detect the possibility of dyslexia in very young children if you know what to look for.

Signs of Dyslexia: 5-7 years

A child with dyslexia will typically exhibit one or more of these signs. Remember that every child is different. It is very rare for a child to have all these difficulties.

Signs of Dyslexia: 8+ years

The main indicator is a relative who is dyslexic or a poor speller.

How To Help a Teenager: 13-18 years

By Secondary School, children are no longer learning to read and have transitioned to reading to learn. Accommodations and assistive technology are vital. Emotional support is likely to be required.

Quick Tips for Dyslexic Teens

Quick tips and advice from Georgia Ryan, a student and Youth Ambassador for the Dyslexia Mid North Coast in New South Wales, Australia.

How to Help Rebuild a Dyslexic Child’s Self-Esteem

Building self-esteem at home from very early childhood is the key to success in an individual’s life. Guest article by Manobina Chakraborty.

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.

Why is Whole Language and Balanced Literacy Not Right for Dyslexia?

Whole language, guided reading or a balanced literacy approach are NOT appropriate teaching methods for dyslexia. Find out about them to make sure your dyslexic child is learning the correct way.

Dyslexia and Coloured Overlays

Educational experts, researchers and medical authorities around the world have found little independent scientific evidence to support the use of eye exercises, vision therapy, tinted lenses or filters as a treatment for dyslexia.

Film about dyslexia goes viral and is watched over a million times!

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!