How is ADHD Diagnosed
Identification and early diagnosis of ADHD is essential to provide the appropriate supports.
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Vanessa Gunton
- Apr 28
- 1 min
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 25
- 2 min
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 14
- 2 min
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 9
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
What is giftedness?
There is no universally agreed upon definition of giftedness.
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Vanessa Gunton
- Jul 15, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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Vanessa Gunton
- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
Is my child gifted?
Is my child gifted? How to identify if your child is gifted.
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Vanessa Gunton
- Apr 25, 2021
- 3 min
How do I tell if my child has dyslexia?
Does my child have dyslexia? Many parents find themselves asking this question if they have a child struggling at school.
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