What is the point of a Dyslexia Assessment?
Some people are understandably concerned about giving young people a label. Others feel that it does not make any difference. For some...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Learning through games
For someone with Dyslexia, learning to sight read words can take many repetitions. It is much more fun to do something several times if...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 29, 20201 min read
Reading for comprehension
We often have to read a piece of text and extract information from it. This might be in because you need to answer questions or find...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 29, 20201 min read
Dyslexia Assessments
With the easing of the lock down we can now restart the assessment process. Obviously this needs to be done in a way that meets current...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 15, 20201 min read
Making learning memorable!
Remembering spellings can be tricky. Using images and silly stories is one way to help make them more memorable. Here is an example...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Mar 22, 20201 min read
A suggestion for reluctant readers
Recently found this site. They are running a months free trial for parents. The stories are animated and read aloud. Some, such as the...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Concrete tools for learning the number bonds to 10
These counters are double sided and have been placed in a ten frame made from egg boxes. Start by counting them and agreeing that there...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Sep 22, 20191 min read
Supporting Auditory Working Memory
This week I read another school report where a learner with working memory issues was described as 'easily distractible' and 'forgetful'....
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debby pollard dyslexia
Jul 9, 20191 min read
How to make reading unfamiliar words easier.
When children start learning to read they are taught to sound out the letters and then blend all the sounds together. Often children...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Learning spellings can be fun!
With the good weather why not try a fun and interactive way to learn spellings. Fill an empty water bottle and head outside. Practice...
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debby pollard dyslexia
Jun 23, 20191 min read
Learning the number bonds
Learning the number bonds or number partners to 10 may not come as automatically as you expect to someone with a specific learning...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 31, 20191 min read
Free webinar from the BDA on assistive technology
The BDA is running another free webinar with Microsoft to review the assistive technology that is available at no additional cost. Last...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 20, 20191 min read
Help with spellings
It could be assumed that in order to spell we just need to know the sounds in a word, and the letters that correspond to those sounds,...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 15, 20192 min read
Working Memory Difficulties
Doing a recent diagnostic assessment reminded me of the impact of a weak working memory. The working memory is that part of the brain...
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debby pollard dyslexia
May 5, 20191 min read
Welcome to my new website
I would like to take a few minutes to introduce myself. Having spent 16 years in mainstream secondary schools, the last 5 years as the...
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