Services for Parents
"As Linda is a specialist it means her methods of teaching are very different to what they have had before and shows great results". Kate
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"Since my child has been attending Linda she is a different child. Linda is providing her with essential skills and confidence to face life with dyslexia." Julie
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Parents can become very distressed about;
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the lack of information about dyslexia
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the lack of support structures for parents within education and health services
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the distress of their child when their difficulties and strengths are not recognized particularly in schools
It is useful for parents to stay focused on the idea of the social model and so:
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Avoid communicating to their child that there is anything unacceptable or 'wrong' with them
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Act to ensure that their child's human right to equal opportunity and inclusion in society is maintained
- information about dyslexia
- a range of services to parents (click here to go directly to range of services)
- free information sheets for parents (click here to go directly to Information Sheets)
- Specialist In-Depth Screening Assessment (measures underlying ability, academic achievement, learning channels but also provides clear recommended actions for home and schools)
- Specialist Structured Cumulative Multisensory Tuition (a step by step approach which involves teaching in a way that is more to create deeper learning)
- Homework Support Sessions (assisting children to understand and complete homework with specialist feedback to teachers)
- Home Education Support Sessions (guidance on approaches)
- Supportive Attendance at Meetings (Advocacy)
- Support in Drafting Correspondence (to Local Authorities, etc)
- Short Courses (related to supporting your child with dyslexia)
Free Information Sheets
Have hope for the future
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What are the signs of dyslexia in children?
(click here for a useful list)
What can parents do to support children with dyslexia?
(click here for free information sheet).
Children's Leaflet about Services
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Parent's Leaflet about Services
click here for page 1 and click here for page 2
A wide range of resources are employed to deliver a structured, cumulative literacy course in a multisensory way.