Monthly Archives: June 2014

Skills to improve Learning now

Posted on June 16, 2014 by olivehickmott

During the summer Empowering Learning are running a unique series of free teleseminars to GIVE YOU SIMPLE SKILLS TO IMPROVE A VARIETY OF LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. They maybe literacy, numeracy, Dyslexia, concentration, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Aspergers etc etc; the skills you … Continue reading →

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Have you heard about how mental images effect ADHD

Posted on June 5, 2014 by olivehickmott

People with ADHD often have very fast moving mental images, their brain runs like a Ferrari, without any breaks.  This is great for mental gymnastics, making high speed connections between various facts and all manner of clever stuff.  The only … Continue reading →

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The 4th annual Swindon Dyslexia – SplD Conference “Unlocking memory”

Posted on June 3, 2014 by olivehickmott

I am delighted to be speaking at this conference and I hope you can join us. There are a great list of speakers including the Keynote Speaker: Professor Susan Gathercole With over 20 years’ experience researching into human memory, Susan … Continue reading →

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The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre: Empowering Learning

Posted on June 3, 2014 by olivehickmott

Originally posted on Olivehickmott's Blog:
“It is a great honour to be running a training programme at the famous Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, I look forward to seeing you there.” Olive Hickmott The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre : Short Courses…

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Brilliant Day at the Dyslexia Research Trust

Posted on June 2, 2014 by olivehickmott

On Saturday we had a great day at the Dyslexia Research Trust Fun Day.  3 Fun runs for all the family, lots of entertainments and even the weather stayed fine with a few periods of brilliant sunshine. It was well … Continue reading →

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Preview of Networking Day Invitation for Children’s Professionals

Posted on June 2, 2014 by olivehickmott

This is a really important initiative for everyone who works with children I am delighted to be talking with Gemma on 16th June on a FREE teleseminar preview; book your place here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4543242877953195009 Are you a coach, professional or therapist working with … Continue reading →

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Let me tell you the secret of maths

Posted on June 2, 2014 by olivehickmott

Those people who are good at maths can picture numbers in their mind’s eye and do all sorts of different calculations, without paper, just seeing the numbers, sums etc as if they are writing on a panel of glass, with … Continue reading →

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