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Posted on January 17, 2022 by olivehickmott

To enable creative children and adults to learn in a way that matches their strengths. It is only common sense (that often doesn’t seem very common these days), to teach students in a way that matches their strengths. Creative students … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Dyslexia and ADHD

Posted on January 1, 2022 by olivehickmott

“This all makes so much sense.” This is what parents and adults say to me over and over again when they find out these secrets. Over 22 years I have had so many lightbulb moments when working with families, I … Continue reading →

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Increasing focus with Patrick Mckeown

Posted on December 31, 2021 by olivehickmott

I have been benefiting from Patrick Mckeown’ work for the last 2 years, reading his books (starting with the Oxygen Advantage) and watching his Youtubes. I have spoken with hundreds of adults and students about improving their breathing and not … Continue reading →

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Neurodiversity in the workplace: A Neurodivergent Workplace Coach

Posted on December 5, 2021 by olivehickmott

Neurodivergent people don’t need to be cured, they need accommodation, in some cases a variety of help and in many cases be offered skills they missed in childhood.  Today I had the privilege of delivering a presentation for the International … Continue reading →

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When will this government get the whole picture on literacy?

Posted on October 9, 2021 by olivehickmott

Just read Michael Rosen’s article entitled “Dear Nadhim Zahawi, the Tories vowed to ‘eradicate illiteracy’ years ago. What went wrong.” I have also responded to the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/oct/09/dear-nadhim-zahawi-the-tories-vowed-to-eradicate-illiteracy-years-ago-what-went-wrong I am with Michael Rosen, little progress has been made in the … Continue reading →

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Flipping Dyslexia 101: How could your school benefit from a Neurodivergent School Coach (NSC)?

Posted on October 6, 2021 by olivehickmott

It is every students’ civil rights to be taught in a way that works for them and in many cases plays to their visual neurodivergent strengths. Every primary school could have a Neurodivergent School Coach, who champions appropriate teaching and … Continue reading →

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Flipping Dyslexia 101: The Lost Art of Picturing Words

Posted on October 5, 2021 by olivehickmott

People who are good at literacy picture words in their mind’s eye. So why aren’t we teaching this simple skill in school? Back in the day we communicated via pictures that were drawn on walls. Eventually letter and words were … Continue reading →

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Dyslexics, come and prove me wrong!

Posted on October 4, 2021 by olivehickmott

You can learn to improve your literacy in just 30 mins. Join my zoom call on Wednesday 6th October at 8:00pm. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84275608846?pwd=TXFFd3cxNWVEK095c0JxYll5aWx4QT09 I have been teaching these skills for 22 years, because nobody told me that this was … Continue reading →

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Dyslexia Awareness Week: Free coaching for Dyslexia Attention Adults in Luton and Bedfordshire

Posted on October 2, 2021 by olivehickmott

I guest for the Recovery College in Luton and Bedfordshire, and my next events are to teach people how to visualise words and make spelling, writing and Dyslexia so much easier. I have been teaching people for 22 years and … Continue reading →

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Learning Differences from the USA: Catch up on my 2 presentations plus lots more

Posted on September 29, 2021 by olivehickmott

October is LD Awareness Month! Learning Difficulties Associations of New Jersey & LDA Michigan are linking Information about Learning Disabilities, Attention Issues and Related Disorders 2 Day Virtual Conference  Friday, October 15 &/or Saturday, October 16, 2021    Parents/Families, Educators, Professionals, … Continue reading →

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