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Tag Archives: strengths
Flipping Dyslexia 101: Neurodivergent strengths
When you explore neurodivergent strengths, you realize 3 things: how valuable these strengths are how they can be real assets in adult life how they can be flipped to assist with topics such as dyslexia or poor literacy/numeracy at any … Continue reading
Webinar on Wed 27.4.21 at the Bell House
Before Covid I was talking about the importance of sleep-breathing-calm for Neurodivergent students. Now the focus is on emotional wellbeing for everyone, these skills are even more valuable. I am running a webinar for The Bell House on Wednesday, just … Continue reading
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“I wish I had known more when my child was little……”
………I could have saved so much pain for her and me. Parents often say comments like this and this picture sums it up, for me. It isn’t until they get older that it becomes easier to see what is happening. … Continue reading
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Made by Dyslexia – Dyslexia Awareness
Made by Dyslexia has done a great job bringing together excellent material called Connect the Spots to inspire people to be more optimistic about Dyslexia – but we have to remember that this is a great challenge and very worthwhile … Continue reading
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Neurodivergent Wednesday: When Dyslexia overlaps with ADHD
Listen to the brief recording here: https://youtu.be/uW-sn4FT7XM Many youngsters with ADHD are also most like to have a learning difficulty, probably Dyslexia**. According to a Facebook post I did, loads of children have both. You can disconnect these with understanding … Continue reading
Neurodivergent Wednesday: The power of breathing to regulate emotions.
Listen to the brief recording here: https://youtu.be/X96vfKZr19w There is so much stress and anxiety around at the moment this short webinar with cover the basics of breathing and how it relates to Neurodiversity, especially ADHD and ASD. The event consists … Continue reading
Neurodivergent Wednesday: Working with Neurodivergent strengths to mitigate ADHD and ASD.
Listen to the brief recording here: https://youtu.be/Q7RhT4TuJfs Last week I talked about Neurodivergent strengths. This week it is how to work with those strengths to become exceptional and not be overwhelmed. How young can you notice these symptoms, leading to … Continue reading
Neurodivergent Wednesday – Strengths
Listen to the recording here Neurodivergent students have great strengths that are often quite exceptional, so I am delighted to present this topic. These skills are so often found in those with ADHD and ASD diagnoses. The event consists of … Continue reading
Is your Neurodivergent Child at Home?
Is your neurodivergent child at home and you are wondering what to do with them? Dyslexic? Dyspraxic? ADHD? ASD? Could you use the time at home to help them develop some invaluable skills, that they are not taught in school? … Continue reading
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The joy of successful learning, even with Dyslexia
Children can achieve magic when given the right tools, that match their strengths. Here are a couple of examples: To learn how to teach visualisation skills, sign up for our newsletter at http://www.empoweringlearning.co.uk or join us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/empoweringlearning/ … Continue reading
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