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When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditions, organizations and clubs.

But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike.

This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness.

For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people.

Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface.

Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!!

If you choose, please "copy and paste" (by touching and holding the text) onto your profile in honor of all children who are deemed "different".
Our world would be far less beautiful without them.
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Remember kindness goes a long way so ALWAYS be kind!

Kelly Clarkson tears up after Henry Winkler, who has dyslexia, shares advice for her daughter The "Happy Days" star's words really got to Clarkson.

Learning to write – it's time to change how we teach Helen Walls reevaluates current learning to write teaching approaches and identifies methods that better serve students.

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Let's teach them the wonder of books!

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Free mindfulness for schools. An excellent tool for life! ☺️

Pause Breathe Smile Pause Breathe Smile with Southern Cross is a mind health programme designed to help tamariki.

Keep planting!

My ADHD diagnosis saved my life. The govt needs to help others get theirs Content warning: This article discusses mental health and su***de.

"This is Louie, aged 10. He is diagnosed with Autism, and his special interest is Lego and the Titanic. He has combined both to create this amazing replica of the Titanic... We’re all so proud of him, show him support and encouragement in his builds." -Cherie P.

According to our latest report: The School Report - Only 4% say their schools screen ALL learners for dyslexia & only 20% would describe the support they receive in the classroom as good.

But, as our founder - Kate Griggs - says: good support shouldn't just be available to those who can pay or fight for it. Good support should be freely available in EVERY single school.

That's why we're asking every parent, every teacher, every government and everyone to get behind our campaign and ask their schools to and skill up using our free training created in partnership with Microsoft Education.

Something to think about. 🤫 This article makes total sense to me. This is how I teach literacy.

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The problem with structured literacy It has been quite a few years now since we started this journey, but one huge problem stands out with structured literacy...people simply s...

Dyslexia / Literacy and students with special education needs / Knowledge of the learner / Learning about my students' needs / Literacy Online / English - ESOL - Literacy Online website - English - ESOL - Literacy Online These resources promote a range of options for helping students living with dyslexia to learn in ways that work best for them. They will support dyslexic learners to be recognised and to access the curriculum through reasonable accommodations. Over time, further resources will be made available to s...

EDIT: this giveaway is closed and the winner has been notified 😍

Our second giveaway for this month is one of our favourite go-to books.

If you would like to be in the draw to win a copy of David Kilpatrick’s’ Equipped For Reading Success, simply comment below and tell us why you’d like to win in this giveaway.

This book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step program for developing Phonemic Awareness and Fluent Word Recognition. And those 1 min-drills are 👌

Winner will be drawn at random at 12pm on Friday 14th October.

This giveaway is running on our Instagram and page.

NOW is the time for employers to embrace .

🔍 Following our reports with EY and ManpowerGroup, it is clear that dyslexics have the exact skills needed for the workforce of today.

These Dyslexic Thinking skills are highly valued and sought-after in a fast-changing world of work. They are also recognised by the world’s largest careers network, LinkedIn, which offers its 774+ million members the chance to add Dyslexic Thinking to their profile as a searchable skill.

Empower Dyslexic Thinking in your workplace with our resources, available at madebydyslexia.org/workplace.