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Parenting a child with dyslexia can feel overwhelming, but the right support and practical strategies can make a real difference. In this 45-minute webinar, Dr June explores how dyslexia affects more than just reading and writing, highlighting its impact on everyday functioning, learning and independence. She also shares practical strategies to help parents better support […]
This Lunchbite Talk is a free 45-minute webinar for Parents webinar that explores practical ways to support your child’s learning at home. Discover how executive function and motivation influence learning Learn simple strategies to build confidence Establish positive routines Respond calmly when learning becomes challenging Loading…
Learning to read is a complex process. Children who learn to read successfully can be due to many different reasons. Research has found that bilingual children have cognitive advantages in learning to read. Did you know that the core cognitive skills for learning to read are the same across all languages? Join this webinar to […]
Have you ever wondered why your child struggles to perform a simple routine task such as packing their school bag or even getting ready on time? Planning and organisational skills are two common essential skills that students struggle with, which affect not only their academic performance but their day-to-day routine. Though seemingly simple, planning and […]
Dyslexia seems to run in entrepreneurs. Other than possessing entrepreneurial skills, you may also have heard about dyslexia being associated with creativity, superior visuospatial abilities and big-picture thinking. Do you think these dyslexic strengths are natural abilities or have they been developed? If you think dyslexia and these strengths come in a package, then you […]
It is not uncommon for children with dyslexia to also have difficulties with Mathematics. When a child lacks the appropriate foundational skills, they might not be able to effectively grasp specific Mathematical concepts or facts. Parents and educators need to be aware of such effects that dyslexia can have on mathematics performance in general and […]
Dyslexia is often seen as a barrier to writing. We often hear “Children with dyslexia should never be a writer or have anything to do with writing”. There are reasons for believing so. Children with dyslexia can: Lack fine motor skills needed for writing Find spelling challenging Have weaknesses in the abstract grammar and punctuation […]
Is your child reluctant or frustrated when it comes to learning Chinese? Some possible reasons to why children dislike or have negative attitude toward learning language are Chinese being a difficult language to learn and bad learning experience. Not all children hate learning Chinese. Your child’s Chinese learning journey need not involve tears all the […]
The ADHD Parent Trap At one time or another, inadvertently, we might have used one of these remarks on our child. “You’re such a procrastinator!” “You’re such a rule-breaker! Can’t you follow rules?” “You’re always getting into trouble because you are so rash!” “You forget because you’re always so distracted!” Without a good understanding of […]
A forgetful learner may exhibit certain characteristics that indicate challenges in memory and organization. These characteristics can vary in severity and frequency from person to person. Some common characteristics of a forgetful learner include Difficulty Remembering Information, Frequent Misplacement, Missing Deadlines and Inconsistent Study Habits. It’s important to approach forgetful learners with understanding and patience, […]
