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Q: How does stress impact your work and life?

55% of all days lost because of work-related ill health are due to work-related stress, anxiety and depression. These issues have negative impacts on an employee’s work and personal life so it’s crucial that colleagues and employers are aware of prevention measures.

Q: How to help a child with dyslexia in the classroom?

You can help and teach a child with dyslexia in the classroom by: - Multisensory learning . This can help dyslexic children absorb and process information by using senses such as touch, movement, sight and hearing e.g. writing words and sentences with tactile materials (glitter, pasta, sand), physical activities to practice spelling (jump-rope or hopscotch), and scavenger hunts for letters and words. - Seating. Ensure the child is where you can make eye contact, provide support quickly and that they can see and hear you. - Marking. Ensure you explain the errors they have made, avoid public humiliation and mark their work in a positive way. - Instructions/information. Give the child thinking time to process the information and make sure the instructions are short and simple. - Reading . Highlight keywords, use colours and images and use flashcards, word mats and poster/word walls. Our Dyslexia training courses will teach your staff how to support children with dyslexia. Get in touch with us today!

Q: What are the signs of dyslexia?

The signs of dyslexia can be different for each person. There are some general signs to look for in a pupil in your classroom: - Speed of processing – slow spoken and/or written language - Difficulty following instructions or forming answers to questions - Forgetting words - Poor concentration - Memory difficulties - Avoiding activities that involve reading Our Dyslexia Awareness course goes through the signs and symptoms to ensure your staff know how to spot them.

Q: How to diagnose dyslexia?

It can be hard to diagnose dyslexia as people with dyslexia can often find ways to work around their difficulties. However, as a teacher or teaching assistant, you can suspect dyslexia by noticing any of these problems: - Poor reading skills, despite having ‘normal’ intelligence -Poor writing and reading skills -Trouble finishing tests and assignments on time - Trouble memorising lists or phone numbers - Difficulty remembering the right names for things - Problems with directions or reading maps