Dyslexia Tutor

Dyslexia does not need to hold you back...anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it.

Some of the many strengths of a student with dyslexia.

The symptoms of dyslexia overlap with those of dyspraxia (DCD - Developmental Coordination Disorder) The image below shows how those children with dyspraxia may be affected.

Reading on a daily basis with your child is important and is a key strategy in helping a dyslexic child learn how to read. Read about various other strategies in the article below.

If you are struggling to find dyslexia friendly books for your child to read, take a look at the link below for some ideas.

A gift from Nessy. Follow the link to get your copy of their 'Dyslexia Explained' eBook. A great way to help explain dyslexia to children & raise dyslexia awareness.

If you have any concerns that your child is struggling with their learning, here are a few signs that they may have dyslexia.

What dyslexic children want you to know...

As a new school year begins, are you looking for extra support for your child? Do they have dyslexia/specific learning difficulties?
I offer support in literacy and numeracy, helping your child to learn new strategies which will help make learning easier and more accessible.
My qualifications are; BSc in Social Psychology and OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties. I have 5 years experience of working in a large Learning Support ...Department within a school setting, working with all ages of children and young people with a variety of learning needs on a one to one basis.
I provide one to one tutoring sessions, which consist of a variety of multi-sensory approaches. Using teaching methods such as: - Toe by Toe (a specific individual reading programme) - Crafts - Games and technology, such as an iPad.
I believe it is important to provide a flexible approach to learning to ensure the child/young person fully engages in each lesson. Helping a child to focus is the first step to helping improve their learning.
I can provide revision skills sessions and differentiated revision materials, such as, mind maps, booklets etc for those children who struggle with revision techniques when the exam season begins.
By providing this specific support it will not only help your child achieve their full potential, but will help to develop their self-confidence, which is fundamental in achieving educational targets.
If you would like any more information or to informally discuss your child's learning needs, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Laura
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It's nearly time for going back to school.
Parents & teachers, this article gives some great advice on how to get your child ready for the routine of school once more.

An article worth reading for those with dyslexia or those who work with dyslexic students.

For dyslexic children, typing is an invaluable skill. It greatly reduces the need for handwriting, which can be a disliked or challenging area for them. Typing also offers a different way in which they learn how to spell. This way spelling becomes a series of finger movements/patterns rather than a visual/verbal skill, which in turn can be a more effective way for dyslexic children to learn.
This link provides fun and engaging activities to help improve typing skills. (Activities currently do not work on the iPad - Adobe Flash Player Required)

Some wonderful tips for teachers who have dyslexic students in their class. These tips are so important for helping to teach those with dyslexia and for improving their confidence.

A comprehensive list of books for children with dyslexia and also for those children who are reluctant to read. Some great books for summer reading!

10 top writing tips for dyslexic children.