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School Screening vs Full Diagnostic Assessment – What’s the Difference?
If you’re concerned about a child’s learning and wondering whether they might be dyslexic, it’s important to understand the difference...
Sarah Beard
Apr 282 min read


What Happens During a Dyslexia Assessment?
If you're concerned that your child may have dyslexia, knowing what to expect from an assessment can be reassuring. At SJB Assessments...
Sarah Beard
Apr 212 min read


5 Signs Your Child Might Have Dyslexia
As parents, we all want our children to thrive and feel confident in their learning. But for some, certain areas of schoolwork can feel...
Sarah Beard
Apr 162 min read


My Favourite Spelling Apps for Children with Dyslexia
Squeebles Squeebles is a child-friendly app that gamifies spelling, making it fun and engaging. It includes interactive spelling tests...
Sarah Beard
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Why have a Dyslexia Assessment with an APC holder
A dyslexia assessment by a qualified dyslexia specialist holding an Assessment Practising Certificate ( APC) offers significant...
Sarah Beard
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Benefits of an APC when Applying for DSA
Why do you need a report from an APC holder when applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) An Assessment Practising Certificate...
Sarah Beard
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Remote Dyslexia Assessments in the UK
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Remote Dyslexia Assessments in the UK In recent years, remote dyslexia assessments have become a popular...
Sarah Beard
Nov 14, 20242 min read


The Benefits of Dyslexia Assessment for Children
As a parent, you may notice your child struggling with reading, writing, or spelling in ways that seem different from their peers. While...
Sarah Beard
Nov 6, 20242 min read


The Transformative Role of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Specialist Maths Tutors
💥Empowering Dyslexic Students: The Transformative Role of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Specialist Maths Tutors"💥 ✏️ In the realm of...
Sarah Beard
Nov 30, 20232 min read


How Touch-Typing Can Benefit Dyslexic Children
✨Touch typing, a method of typing without looking at the keyboard, can be highly beneficial for dyslexic children. Here's why:⚡️ 💥It...
Sarah Beard
Jun 13, 20232 min read


✨Top Ten Tips to Support your Dyslexic ✨Child at Home✨
Teaching a dyslexic child at home can be a challenging task for parents. However, with the right strategies, parents can create a...
Sarah Beard
Apr 14, 20232 min read


How to support a child with poor working memory
Working memory is the ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information in our minds. Children with poor working memory can have...
Sarah Beard
Mar 11, 20233 min read


DYSCALCULIA- A GUIDE
What is dyscalculia? For a number of years there has been a lot of confusion around dyscalculia, with some teachers stating that it is...
Sarah Beard
Feb 5, 20212 min read


HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR DYSLEXIC CHILD WITH HOME LEARNING
Home learning during the pandemic can be a stressful experience for parents and children alike. If your child is struggling with a...
Sarah Beard
Jan 28, 20214 min read


What level of training should a Dyslexia Tutor have to work with my child?
I often get asked the question, “What qualification do you need to be a dyslexia tutor?” or ‘What qualifications do I need to work with...
Sarah Beard, AMBDA, APC
Apr 15, 20193 min read


Pause, Praise, Prompt Reading Method
Reading is often a difficult and tiring process for a Dyslexic child so often it is necessary for parents to try different methods to...
Sarah Beard
Jul 18, 20181 min read


Sarah Beard
Jul 15, 20180 min read


A quick, simple and fun reading game
If your child is in primary school and struggling with reading you can help develop his/ her sight word recognition though. a simple...
Sarah Beard
Jul 14, 20181 min read
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