Dyslexia Birmingham

Our latest blog, "How to Help a Child With Dyslexia Over Summer," breaks down practical, age-specific ideas to keep your child connected to reading, language, and learning in ways that feel completely natural and fun. 💚📗 Read the full blog here: https://www.nessy.com/about-us/blog/how-to-help-a-child-with-dyslexia-over-summer

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Inclusion goes beyond the classroom. Dyslexia is lifelong.

One of the simplest ways to support dyslexic colleagues is to make communication clearer.

Consider:
- Sharing agendas before meetings
- Breaking long documents into shorter sections
- Using bullet points rather than dense text

These changes improve clarity for everyone, not just dyslexic employees.

For more tips and advice visit: https://loom.ly/8DL1-BA

Reposting in honour of Lewis Hamilton’s F1 win in Barcelona over the weekend 🏆🥇🙌
Did you know, not only is Lewis Hamilton an F1 superstar but he is also a proud dyslexic?
Lewis is a giant in the world of F1 racing, having proven his skill many times over, but did you know he also does lots behind the scenes, not only raising awareness of dyslexia but working with to help provide education for children in poverty.
Lewis really is a #1 champion!


Quote: the awesome Lewis Hamilton

When a dyslexic is working hard on other things, remembering to finish a task can be challenging. Find the strategies that work for you.

What are your best tips for task completion? I'm looking at you unfolded-basket-of-laundry...🥸
https://www.theottoolbox.com/product/task-completion-cards-5-theme-bundle/

Many dyslexics struggle with working memory. The key to success is finding things that help. This could be list making, recordings, routines, repeating things to remember, reading things twice, making it funny. Qualified specialist tutoring can help you learn the tricks that work for you.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆
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Thanks to The OT Toolbox for another helpful infographic!

Trouble with working memory skills? Or are you wondering what that even means? Here are some “red flags” that might result from challenges with working memory as an executive function skill.

📌Trouble writing down info while listening

📌Trouble thinking about something & remembering details

📌Trouble keeping up with a conversation

📌Reading comprehension-it’s hard to remember what you just read

📌Trouble completing a task in a reasonable timeframe

📌Trouble remembering people’s names

Here are tools to help:
1. https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/
2. https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/
3. https://www.theottoolbox.com/attention/

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We all learn more when it is fun!

Summer Slide Tip 3️⃣💚
Learning happens when its fun! Play literacy games to make learning feel like play. It’s the perfect way to keep your child’s skills sharp over the break without it ever feeling like homework.

Explore our award winning range of literacy programs here: https://www.nessy.com/en-us/shop/home-products