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Issue 23: A Welcoming Approach to Spelling? | Tricia Millar Members Public

Tricia Millar outlines the key elements of the program 'That Spelling Thing' and illustrates how its approach leverages phonics and morphology to strengthen memory, boosting confidence and accuracy in spelling for dyslexic learners.

Tricia Millar
Tricia Millar
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Issue 22: Digging Deeper | Rachel Beckwith Members Public

Rachel Beckwith recounts her transformative experience as a speech-language pathologist working with Daveed, a bilingual student whose love for soccer helped unlock his academic potential, highlighting the importance of digging deeper into data.

Rachel Beckwith
Rachel Beckwith
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Issue 22: The Importance of Background Knowledge for Comprehension | Brittany Zucker Members Public

Brittany Zucker emphasizes the crucial role of background knowledge in reading comprehension, highlighting strategies to build this knowledge both at home and in school.

Brittany Zucker
Brittany Zucker
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Issue 22: Navigating Cut-Point Scores for Diagnosis of Dyslexia | Challenges and Recommendations | Dr Jen O'Sullivan Members Public

Dr. Jen O'Sullivan explores the challenges and recommendations for using cut-point scores in diagnosing dyslexia, emphasizing the need for a more flexible and comprehensive approach to better support all students with reading difficulties.

Dr Jen O'Sullivan
Dr Jen O'Sullivan
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Issue 22: The Shadows of Growing up with Dyslexia: How We Can Foster Authentic Confidence and Self-Esteem | Bernadette Haigh Members Public

Bernadette Haigh shares her journey growing up with dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of fostering confidence in neurodivergent children and providing effective strategies for nurturing their confidence and resilience.

Bernadette Haigh
Bernadette Haigh
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Issue 21: Complex Trauma – A learning disability often misunderstood | Celeste Musgrave Members Public

Celeste Musgrave, drawing from her experience as a teacher and in child protection, highlights the misunderstood impact of complex trauma on children's behaviour and learning, advocating for trauma-informed practices in education to better support affected students.

Celeste Musgrave
Celeste Musgrave
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Issue 21: Bilingualism and Dyslexia: Understanding the Impact and Opportunities | Ania Karwowska Members Public

Ania Karwowska, a researcher in the EFL and bilingual context and mother to a dyslexic bilingual child, delves into the interconnected advantages of bilingualism and dyslexia. She emphasizes structured literacy as a crucial tool for unlocking potential and fostering biliteracy in dyslexic children.

Ania Karwowska
Ania Karwowska
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Issue 21: Transitioning to Secondary School | Amanda Lecaude Members Public

Amanda Lecaude delves into the complexities of transitioning from primary to secondary school, providing insights, addressing common concerns, and advocating for a collaborative approach to support students' success.

Amanda Lecaude
Amanda Lecaude
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