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Dyslexia – The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) – stark reading. How can we change dyslexia support and the human cost of dyslexia?

by Georgina Smith | May 13, 2019 | Dyslexia, Uncategorized

April 2019 saw the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meet and discuss the Human Cost of Dyslexia. It made stark reading for many. I’m sure the comments and anecdotal evidence were no surprise, in a climate where schools lack funding to be able to provide...

How can CodeBreakers help your child to read and spell? A mum’s view.

by Georgina Smith | May 13, 2019 | Dyslexia

If you’ve ever considered helping your own child with reading and spelling at home you’ll know there are a multitude of programmes out there and knowing which to chose is difficult. Recently a parent bought CodeBreakers, here’s her view of how...

How colour can influence study and working memory

by Georgina Smith | May 7, 2019 | working memory

We’ve known for some time that highlighting and visual prompts can aid our memory when learning. Who would have thought we needed to be selective about the colour we use? Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway is a psychologist whose specialisms is memory, in particular...

How drawing can improve reading and spelling?

by Georgina Smith | Apr 17, 2019 | Dyslexia

Can drawing improve reading and spelling skills? Yes!!! At CodeBreakers, we’ve been using a reading card technique, to help with automated recognition of sounds in isolation, for over 10 years and students have always been asked to draw a picture on the reverse...

Do games have a place in learning to read and spell for students with dyslexia?

by Georgina Smith | Mar 12, 2019 | Dyslexia

Do games have a place in learning to read and spell for students with dyslexia? As a member of PATOSS I receive the bi-annual Bulletin Journal. I read with interest an article entitled, “Does Movement Influence Our Brains Processes? Karisa Krcmar (2018) PATOSS...

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How can CodeBreakers help your child to read and spell? A mum’s view.

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How drawing can improve reading and spelling?

Do games have a place in learning to read and spell for students with dyslexia?

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Dyslexia – The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) – stark reading. How can we change dyslexia support and the human cost of dyslexia?

How can CodeBreakers help your child to read and spell? A mum’s view.

How colour can influence study and working memory

How drawing can improve reading and spelling?

Do games have a place in learning to read and spell for students with dyslexia?

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