Deborah Cobbing

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…

by dcobbing 13th Mar 202513th Mar 2025

As with other SpLDs, individuals with ADHD can show considerable strengths alongside difficulties. Strengths may include the ability to hyperfocus, as well creativity, imagination and problem solving. It’s important to build upon individual strengths, as well as manage difficulties whilst recognising the mental health impacts of ADHD. Common ADHD symptoms include difficulties with memory, inattention, focus, time management, impulse control and emotional regulation. An ADHD assessment will include a diagnostic interview and can formally report strong indicators of ADHD in those over 16, enabling students to access funding and specialist ADHD support in education. ADHD assessments can also lead to a professional referral for further assessment. I offer these ADHD assessments throughout Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol and BANES. To find out more, email: deborah_cobbing@yahoo.co.uk or call or text: 07779 041 151.

by dcobbing 9th Mar 20259th Mar 2025

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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

by dcobbing 10th Oct 2024