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Administration
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5 11 Tuesday, 10th May 2005
by Notakid
Artists
Anyone know of any Artists who happen to be dyslexic?
1 5 Tuesday, 15th November 2005
by Maz
Birmingham Libraries Are Dyslexia Friendly!
Dab are working with all the libraries in birmingham giving information on helping dyslexics.
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Books
What books would you recommend that are dyslexia print friendly. Fantastic site by the way. Keep up the good work.
1 9 Saturday, 14th October 2006
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Bright Star
Has anyone heard of bright star and how much does it cost
2 3 Tuesday, 15th November 2005
by Maz
British Dyslexia Association In Trouble!
Has any one heard this? The BDA is in trouble and may have to close if it doesn't find funding. This would be terrible news for all dyslexics. Look on their website. www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk.
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Davis Method
Does anyone know someone who has experienced the Davis method of orientation counselling, and whether they have shown improvements in literacy skills as a result .
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Did You See Channel 4 Dyslexia Is A Myth
Comments of Tv problem
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Diet
Has anyone any ideas about supplements that may be beneficial for dyslexia?
3 7 Tuesday, 17th May 2005
by Jarjarbinks
DORE Project
Could any one give me some feedback on the dore project. I have had a rep vist my house i was impperesed but i am worried about the cost but would also like to help my son.
1 2 Tuesday, 28th November 2006
by Notakid
Dysleixa As A Disability
What legislation has classed dyslexia as a disability?
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Dyslexia Assessments
Members may be interested in the progress of the assessements we offer. Of the children we have seen one third are not dyslexic. The results interesting and show that the test really works!
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Dyslexia Awareness Week
Next week the 6th of November is Dyslexia Awareness Week DAB are at Birmingham Central Library each morning giving out imforation leaflets. Also look out on the news for any stories on Dyslexia!
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Dyslexia Gene
A single gene that may be responisible for 20% of cases dyselexia has been indentified by scientists.
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Dyslexia Tuition
Dyslexia action advise that we can only take our son out of school for tuition if we use their service (times offered not suitable) is this correct or can we arrange ourselves?
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Exam Time
Can anyone tell me if your dyslexic child gets extra time automatically in SATS...GREAT..WE CAN AT LAST COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER
1 5 Friday, 11th March 2005
by Loz
Famous Dyslexics
Did anyone read the tom cruise interview in the night and day mag 05/06/05/ Mail on Sunday talking about his dyslexia.
1 4 Tuesday, 15th November 2005
by Maz
Famous Dyslexics-sporting
Sporting-Duncan Goodhew, Paul Merson, Steve Redgrave
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Free Omega 3 At School?
schools may give Omega3 to all schoolchildren,its a good idea but at the moment I would mind knowing the cheapest type to buy? As it can be very expensive using the branded type IQ Any ideas any one?
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Games
PC Games
1 3 Tuesday, 3rd May 2005
by Notakid
Good Maths Web Page
Does any one know of a good maths web site
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Good Web Sites
this useful web site called www.writetothem.com. If you then key in your postcode you have the facility to send a email directly to your district councillor/County Councillor/MP/MEP.
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Have You Heard The Record JCB?
Tipped for the top of the charts. Its about a dyslexic boy who finds it hard to deal with school and goes out with his dad to unwind. check it out at http://www.jcbsong.co.uk/
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How Can I Help My Son Remember Spellings...
Is there a fun way we can learn spellings together...please help as he gets so frustrated when he forgets words and how to spell them.
1 3 Wednesday, 16th February 2005
by Lexy
How Do I Go About Speaking To The School?
I son is falling behind at school. He is nine. He has problems spelling and reading. He has extra help from the senco but I feel he needs more help. What should I do?
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Information Meetings
Wolverhampton Grammar School Dyslexia Seminars, 7 - 8.30pm. Dec 8 Christine Howlett: basic maths. Jan 19 Bruce Evans: dyslexia and vision.
1 2 Saturday, 13th January 2007
by Ipopit
Is Dyslexia Genetic?
Is there any research to say dyslexia is genetic as I am dyslexic and I do often wonder if my youngest son is?
1 6 Tuesday, 25th April 2006
by Buddyboy
Mind Mapping Software
Can anyone recommend mind mapping software to run on windows XP. (Free or not too expensive).
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Music
does any one know of any good piano practices for dyslexics to try?
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My Child Is Dyslexic What Do I Do Now?
Hello everyone My daughter who is nine has just been tested and she is dyslexic. trouble is she just manages at school so doesn't recieve any extra help what should I do?
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Reading Lamp
I have heard that there is a lamp which helps dyslexics read?
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RUGBY
Anyone know any rugby players who are dyslexic?
1 3 Saturday, 6th November 2004
by Benben
Ruth Kelly Sends Dyslexic Son To Private School!
The heading sums it up really I am very disappointed
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SPORT
Can anyone out there help me? I need to know of Famous Sports Personalities who are dyslexic for an article I am writing. Cheers.
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Sport
Can anyone out there help me? I need to know of Famous Sports Personalities who are dyslexic for an article I am writing. cheers
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Support For Parents!
When my son comes home from school we have terrible problems with getting him to do his homework and it is becoming a real problem as we are argueing nearly every day. What should we do.
2 7 Monday, 20th June 2005
by Mike Lane
What Is A Senco?
I have been told by my daughthers teacher that she is getting help from the senco at her school but I am not sure what this is? Please help?
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Whats DDAT?
I have seen on the telly this treatment fordyslexia. Does anyone know anything about it?
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Wobble Boards
does anyone know how to obtain a wobble board? Which help the dyslexic balance?
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Wordshark 3
Anyone thinking of buying some dyselexia friendly software games for Xmas try Iansyst they have some good discounts on Wordshark
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Workers Worried If Their Boss Was Dyslexic
A survey by scope found that 29% of workers would be worried if told their boss was dyslexic. Shows we have quite a way to go doesn't it?
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