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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Stress halts learning and creates learning difficulties
Stress stops us learning new skills. When we are stressed our brain is in a state of fight or flight and the last thing we are interested in is learning new information. “It is like trying to teach a soldier … Continue reading
Marlborough Dyslexia Association
I am speaking at their AGM on Tuesday 12th November 2013. The topic is “Visualisation Techniques for Learning”. Do contact Susanne Harris 01672-514162 to book your place. Click here for more details : Autumn Lecture – visualisation 2013 Poster. There … Continue reading
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Our kids are here to teach us
Could we shortcut what our kids are trying to teach us “Our kids are here to teach us” is a well known phrase, but what are they here to teach us. I once thought it was things like new technologies, … Continue reading
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Creating a “Can do” environment
Do watch this video, he is an inspiration and completely aligned with the messages we are sending out. Those with learning difficulties have exceptional talents. Autism – How My Unstoppable Mother Proved the Experts Wrong: Chris Varney at TEDxMelbourne Chris’ … Continue reading
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We are letting England’s young people down. Are you prepared to Act?
England is meant to be great at education. I don’t think so. When is the education system, going to realise the vital role mental imagery has in learning. Schools are said to follow multi-sensory teaching and learning. Do you as … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Empowering Learning, human right, literacy, mental imagery, numeracy, OECD report
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Harpenden Complementary Health: 17th October 7:30pm
Do come and join us for thie meeting.We have a really interesting speaker and as usual lovely surroundings with resfreshments. Nicholas Hall is talking about techniques for reducing Fear and Safety using Rapid Personal Transformation: Two words to begin making … Continue reading
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No longer the “No” Mom
No longer the “No” Mom. “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Ghandi.
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Grounding for ADHD, Aspergers and Autism
One of the most popular techniques we teach families with ADHD, Aspergers or Autism is grounding. Doesn’t matter whether it is for the children or the parents, the whole family will benefit. When we want to learn it is invaluable … Continue reading
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Improve your handwriting in minutes
This is the fastest way to improve handwriting. Frankly you may not believe it is quite so simple, the only way is to test it out for yourselves and your students. The tick is to create a good mental … Continue reading
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No label movement
You may be interested in this article found in the New Yorker http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/10/the-no-label-movement.html It is about “Back to Normal,” written by the clinical psychologist Enrico Gnaulati. Very interesting. I have to agree with the overuse of labels currently. If anyone reads … Continue reading
