This collection of 200 teaching activities & 40 games to use with pupils who struggle with maths is based on the authors years of experience in schools working with dyslexic dyspraxic & dyscalculic pupils
- but all the suggested strategies are equally suitable for teaching the basics of numeracy to any pupil aged 7 to 14. The toolkit covers:
- early number work with numbers under 10
- basic calculations with numbers above 10
- place value
- times tables multiplication & division The activities & games provided can be used with individuals pairs or small groups of pupils & the CD-rom accompanying the book contains printable & photocopiable resources.




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Dyslexic people face many problems in the workplace: difficulties with reading & writing memory organisation & time management & a recent TUC report on dyslexia in the workplace estimates that 3 million people are affected. Dyslexia: A Workplace Guide" is written by a leading expert in the field for people of all backgrounds & abilities & will help readers to master complex organisational skills deal with a large workload & cope with the demands of deadlines. It also shows how to improve confidence deal with stress & build on the creative talent that many dyslexics possess. " Dyslexia: A Workplace Guide": explains what dyslexic & dyspraxic difficulties are; describes how they affect workplace efficiency; offers strategies to manage dyslexic difficulties & reduce their adverse effect on work efficiency; & provides information about ways in which employers can help dyslexic employees." ...

The main purpose of this new edition is to incorporate the most recent theoretical & practical research in the field of dyslexia & literacy & present it in a user friendly format for Practitioners. It refers to the most recent government reports on literacy & dyslexia in a number of countries such as USA UK Canada New Zealand & Australia. Each chapter has a summary at the start & at the end key points & points to consider are looked at. ...

Dyslexia has long been known as a learning difficulty that primarily affects literacy skills. Increasingly however researchers & professionals working with dyslexia suggest that it is less a disorder than a sign of specially gifted people. People with dyslexia often have a highly developed imagination & a unique way of perceiving things. They frequently have above average intelligence & are highly creative provided they are supported & nurtured by parents & teachers. In this book Cornelia Jantzen explores the basis of this radical viewpoint. Throughout she provides many practical examples which explore the different aspects of dyslexia & can give parents & teachers confidence in dealing with the challenges that it presents. This is a helpful & encouraging book for anyone looking for new insights into the enigma of dyslexia. ...

This third edition of this bestselling book for teachers contains new material on early identification & intervention. This third edition of Gavin Reids popular book for non-specialist teachers has been thoroughly revised throughout & supplemented with additional material to reinforce the link between theory & practice. Dyslexia" is a comprehensive overview of the field providing more than just a quick fix to immediate difficulties by introducing the evidence base for why particular approaches may be effective. The topics include reading spelling creative writing study skills differentiation identification of dyslexia individual learning styles the role of parents & policy & provision for dyslexia. A concluding section provides information on additional support & resources for use by teachers. Throughout the book emphasises that approaches suitable for students with dyslexia will also benefit the whole class building upon the teachers repertoire & empowering them to be better teachers." ...

Learning difficulties are slowly being specified & recognised & medical & educational help developed. To get this help for your child you need to know how to make the system work for you. Maria Chivers draws on expert knowledge to show how you can make this happen. This guide takes you step-by-step through diagnosis treatment education & into career options. Up-to-the-minute facts & practical advice enable you to pinpoint exactly what is wrong with your child communicate with teachers assess your childs rights & choose the right education. Many learning difficulties once identified can be overcome. If your child has or you suspect they might have learning difficulties this essential guide gives you the facts you need to take action. ...

The word dyslexia has a Greek origin dys- meaning difficulty & -lexia meaning words or language. Dyslexia is not just a reading or spelling problem; its a difficulty with language
- reading writing speaking spelling & information processing. It can in turn lead to social problems. This pocketbook is a practical guide to helping dyslexic students overcome their learning barriers & unlock their potential. Aimed at teachers in primary & secondary schools in the UK this extensively illustrated book is equally relevant to those working overseas. It provides: an outline of what dyslexia is & ways to recognise at risk of dyslexia signs; information about learning profiles of dyslexic students; suggested solutions & practical techniques; & ways to improve the performance of dyslexic students & pointers to further resources. Following an opening chapter What is Dyslexia? the book moves on to consider how multisensory learning can benefit students with dyslexia. Practical tools & techniques are provided for reading handwriting spelling maths speaking & listening music study skills & organisation. Raising self-esteem & using the 6 Ls for written & verbal communication (legibility layout language links large picture/little chunks let it settle & look again) are given chapters of their own as are the many different theories & practices currently in use from Auditory Integration Training the Davis approach & DDAT centres to programmes of learning such as Alpha to Omega & Units of Sound. The Dyslexia Pocketbook" is part of the " Teachers Pocketbooks Series" an imprint of Management Pocketbooks Ltd & winners of the 2005 Education Resources Awards. The concise practical guides are written by experienced teachers & packed with information advice ideas & strategies for primary & secondary teachers."
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What links Winston Churchill Alan Sugar Richard Branson Jamie Oliver David Bailey Will Smith & countless other high achievers in a huge range of fields? In this paradigm-shifting book neuro-learning experts Drs Brock & Fernette Eide describe an exciting new brain science that reveals that people with dyslexia have unique brain structure & organisation. While the differences are responsible for certain challenges with literacy & reading the dyslexic brain also gives a predisposition to important skills & special talents. While dyslexics typically struggle to decode the written word they often also excel in such areas of reasoning as mechanical (required for architects & surgeons) interconnected (artists & inventors); narrative (novelists & lawyers) & dynamic (scientists & business pioneers). The Dyslexic Advantage" provides the first complete portrait of dyslexia. With much-needed prescriptive advice for parents educators & dyslexics " The Dyslexic Advantage" provides the first complete portrait of dyslexia. Supporting their claims with groundbreaking science & interviews with successful dyslexics & innovative teachers the authors of this essential book show how the unique strengths of dyslexia can be captured for success at home at school & at work." ...

Its the classic gags that keep people laughing time after time & Nick Harris has collected together a bumper batch of the best jokes that are guranteed to have anyone rolling in the aisles. With jokes ranging from the classic subjects (man walks into a bar an Englishman an Irishman & a Scotsman marriage & divorce & more) to laugh-a-minute one-liners & the downright surreal there is a wealth of hilarious subject matter to keep readers entertained. This is the perfect stocking filler for anyone that loves a good old laugh. ...

Dentist Trip is a colourful & entertaining storybook based on the award-winning television character Peppa Pig. Peppa George & Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit & he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how their trip goes in this lovely adventure. This series of Peppa Pig storybooks are created to help reassure children through new experiences. The Peppa Pig range of books are fun interactive & educational ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Goes Camping Peppa's First Glasses Fun at the Fair & many more. ...