Author: dcobbing
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Understanding Dyslexia: What You Need to Know
Dyslexia is a lifelong, genetic, neurological Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)which primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word readingand spelling. It affects all genders, ethnicities and social groups, and itsimpact can range from mild to severe. It is a specific learning difficulty because it only impacts particular aspects oflearning and is not connected…
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Coming soon…
Mentoring for specialist teacher assessors. 10 years experience as an SpLD assessor and 7 years as SENCo. Professional experience with the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), PATOSS Gloucestershire and the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Primary and secondary phase expertise. Contact: deoborah_cobbing@yahoo.co.uk
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Now is the time to book a dyslexia / dyspraxia / ADHD assessment if you are applying to university and wishing to apply for the disabled students’ allowance (DSA).
Visit the website to see who is eligible and what report or evidence you may need: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students…/eligibility To book an assessment or find out more, call 07779 014 151 or email deborah_cobbing@yahoo.co.uk .Centrally located fully qualified assessor in the South West covering Swindon, Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Stroud, Chippenham, Bristol, Bath and Reading. Online /…
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What’s that word? It’s on the tip of my tongue! You know, the what ya ma call it, thingy majigy!
Dyslexic difficulties do not always present foremost as challenges with spelling and reading. Many dyslexic individuals develop compensation strategies, some are well supported at home and at school and many work ‘oh so incredibly’ hard, so that, on the face of it, their reading and spelling skills look secure. Yet challenges with speed of verbal…
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What is dyslexia?
Watch this video from the BDA for a better understanding of dyslexia: YOUTUBE.COM See dyslexia differently This animation seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding
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Why early intervention matters
SpLDs, like dyslexia, are hidden disabilities, sometimes mistaken for not trying hard enough, not listening, or not paying attention. Repeated negative learning experiences can be traumatic, distancing a child further from effective learning. The SEN Code of Practice promotes early identification of SpLDs. Early support can reverse negative cycles by promoting opportunity, celebration and success.…
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Helen Arkell is offering an online GCSE and A-Level Study Skills course. This course is available on demand anytime from Monday 24th October. The course gives learners a chance to find out how they learn best and discover strategies that will work for them. Topics covered are as follows: tips for effective reading skills and…
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‘A Big Bowl of Self-Esteem’, an online presentation with plenty of practical tips and strategies (for parents and school staff) to improve self-esteem of learners, can be viewed via the Helen Arkell website for free! https://helenarkell.org.uk/…/free-presentation-a-big…/
Deborah Cobbing 