LC Dyslexia Support

Working memory is an area I frequently discuss with parents. Everyone's working memory has a different capacity, and it can impact how well we can hold and manipulate information. This is a good article to read to gain a greater understanding of working memory and how you can support your child at home. If I were brave enough, I would post a photo of my desk, which is currently covered in numerous Post-it notes with all of the reminders I need!!

Working Memory - what is it and how can we support? - Louise Selby Dyslexia Specialist In this blog, working memory is compared to a bottle neck, which very easily breaks, especially where there are working memory difficulties. These difficulties often occur with dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia), ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder, developmental language disorde...

This time is year can be very stressful for children, parents and carers. Exams and tests can affect people in so many different ways, and it can be hard for many to express their knowledge of subjects in an exam. Give your big and little ones an extra big hug tonight if they’re facing SATs, GCSEs, A levels or any other exam. Or if getting up and going to school is super hard ❤️❤️

I’ve just received a lovely thank you card from a parent of a child I assessed recently. As the parent of a child (adult now to be fair 😍) with dyslexia myself, I appreciate how nerve racking the process can be for both the child and the parent. This mum was really grateful for the experience, and reported that her son found the assessment session ‘fun’. I break up the assessment session with games (the magnet game is a big winner at the moment), snacks and always a good chat. It really helps me to get the know the child better and is why I love my role so much. I meet so many amazing children (and their fabulous parents) 🤩❤️

Following on from yesterday’s post, this small business is sadly closing down and is having a clearance sale. There are some fantastic resources here for supporting learning at home. I’m a particular fan of the Lego-style tiles and strips…

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I talk to many parents who say that they find it hard to support their children with phonics. There are some fantastic resources online that are free…

Who says learning can’t be fun and free? 🙌
Nessy’s got you covered with FREE tools to support kids with reading, spelling, and writing, especially those with dyslexia. 💚📘
Ideal for parents looking to boost literacy at home.

Download your free resources now 👉 https://www.nessy.com/en-gb/dyslexia-explained/free-learning-resources

Maths Anxiety Talk by Dominic Petronzi
Tuesday 11th November at 7pm.
Have you got your ticket yet?

Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1696792484999...
The talk will cost £10 for non-members and will be free for members of Patoss Notts.

Become a member here: https://forms.gle/MGPgN4UbyiKMdUKc9

This will be a really useful talk by Dominic Petronzi. Relevant to so many of us. Tuesday 11th November. Details on how to become a member are lasso on the post ➖➕🟰

Patoss Notts Membership Application/Renewal Form 2025-2026 Welcome to Patoss Notts Local Group We are a friendly group of professionals, specialising in working with students with specific learning difficulties. Our local group aim to support members by offering network meetings, sharing best practices and arranging CPD training events. As a member, you wil...

I am on the committee of Patoss Notts Local Group and we’re looking to grow our membership. Take a look to see if it’s relevant to you…

Just to add - the next talk is on maths anxiety by Dominic Petronzi from Derby university on November 11th at 7pm ➖➕🟰

Today was an exciting and informative day at a dyslexia conference based at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

In the past year, a new definition of dyslexia has been released, which APC holders like myself work to. A new report format has also been available to assessors and we have access to a wider range of assessment batteries to help in our assessing and diagnosing of individuals.

Today was a superb networking opportunity but also time to discuss the new report format, definition and test batteries.

I love meeting and assessing young people and these changes will keep my practice current and relevant 👩🏻‍🏫📚❤️

Please feel free to share this with anyone who you feel it would help. Thank you

We are hugely grateful to the team at "What if it's not dyslexia" for their generosity in providing their fantastic book as a prize for our draw at our summer talk (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564278433522 #)

If you don't have your ticket yet then please get one as quickly as possible to ensure you can enjoy Trevor Cotterill's insightful talk about Autism and be in with a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/patoss-notts-live-event-trevor-cotterill-autism-and-families-tickets-1367426382119?aff=oddtdtcreator