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Vanessa Gunton
Sep 203 min read
The Connection Between Dyslexia and ADHD: Understanding the Overlap
The Connection Between Dyslexia and ADHD: Understanding the Overlap. Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) are separate...
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Vanessa Gunton
Sep 203 min read
How do I prepare my child for their psychology assessment?
How do I prepare my child for their psychology assessment? An assessment for your child can be a valuable experience to help better...
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Vanessa Gunton
Jun 162 min read
How is ADHD Diagnosed
Identification and early diagnosis of ADHD is essential to provide the appropriate supports.
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Vanessa Gunton
Apr 281 min read
Special Examination Arrangements for Specific Learning Disorders such as Dyslexia
Students with a diagnosis of a specific learning disorder, such as Dyslexia are eligible to receive special examination arrangements
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Vanessa Gunton
Feb 252 min read
Dysgraphia: What is it and When can it be Diagnosed
Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression.
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Vanessa Gunton
Feb 142 min read
Assistive Technology: What is it and how can it help my child with Dyslexia?
Children with specific learning disorders, such as Dyslexia, can use assistive technology to help support them with their challenges and...
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Vanessa Gunton
Jan 92 min read
How are specific learning disorders diagnosed?
A psychological and educational assessment with a qualified psychologist can examine if a child or adolescent is exhibiting learning...
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Vanessa Gunton
Sep 10, 20232 min read
What is giftedness?
There is no universally agreed upon definition of giftedness.
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Vanessa Gunton
Jul 15, 20233 min read
Supporting a Child with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents.
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Vanessa Gunton
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Acceleration and Gifted Children
Acceleration is an intervention that allows a gifted child to progress through an educational programme at a faster than usual rate or...
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Vanessa Gunton
Feb 12, 20232 min read
When can Dyslexia be diagnosed?
Children can be diagnosed with dyslexia before they turn eight if they have struggled with the acquisition of skills in reading and spelling
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Vanessa Gunton
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Raising a Gifted Child
Raising a gifted child comes with many highs such as the sense of pride parents may feel as they observe their young child achieve beyond...
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Vanessa Gunton
Jun 5, 20222 min read
What is Working Memory?
Working memory is one of the brain’s executive functions that allows us to work with information without losing track of what we are doing.
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Vanessa Gunton
Apr 9, 20224 min read
What are Specific Learning Disorders?
A specific learning disorder is characterised by persistent difficulties learning a key academic skill.
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Vanessa Gunton
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Dyslexia and Self-Esteem in your Child
Six tips to help build your dyslexic child's confidence and self-esteem.
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Vanessa Gunton
Aug 28, 20212 min read
What is an IQ test?
An IQ test is an objective measure which can formally identify the level of intellectual functioning for a child’s age. There are...
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Vanessa Gunton
Jul 25, 20212 min read
Dyscalculia: What is it and how does it impact children?
Dyscalculia is an innate neurological difficulty in learning and comprehending mathematics.
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Vanessa Gunton
Jun 19, 20212 min read
My child has been diagnosed with Dyslexia…now what?
Many children who experience academic difficulties sense that there is something different about the way they learn compared to other...
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Vanessa Gunton
Jun 13, 20212 min read
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
The key characteristics of ADHD are difficulty with focus, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
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Vanessa Gunton
May 2, 20213 min read
Helping Your Anxious Child
It is a normal part of children’s development to have stress, worries and fears. However, anxiety becomes an issue when it stops children...
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