Digital learning
Is Gamification Effective in Learning to Read?
Gamification applies game mechanics to non-game environments, like education, to engage and motivate learners.
10 May 2024
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WELCOME TO THE DYSLEXIA BLOG!
Category: All blog posts
Supporting Struggling Readers:
Dyslexia & Beyond
Welcome to our blog, a dedicated space where we delve into the world of dyslexia and reading acquisition. Our mission is to provide a guiding light for parents navigating the path to support their children, offering insights, support and resources to empower them on this transformative journey.
Struggling readers are not just statistics; they are unique individuals with diverse stories. Here, we explore the unique needs of these children. We believe it is essential to address the mental health aspects for dyslexic children, understanding that their challenges are not just academic, but emotional as well.
We want to create a space where parents and educators can come together to share experiences, strategies, and support for children with reading difficulties. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter future, where every child’s path to reading is met with understanding, compassion, and the tools they need to succeed.
Reading science
How Does Spoken Language Set the Foundation for Learning to Read?
The process of learning to read doesn’t begin with the alphabet itself, but is deeply rooted in the spoken language skills that children develop from a very early age.
9 April 2024
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Making GoLexic more accessible
In 2023, GoLexic received funding from the European Union, under the Women TechEU initiative. Let’s look back at what this initiative helped us accomplish in the last 10 months!
28 March 2024
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decodable texts
What are Decodable Texts?
In the GoLexic reading programme, children strengthen their reading skills using decodable texts. How are these texts different from the texts usually used for reading instruction?
14 February 2024
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cognitive development
6 Reasons why learning to read should be taught
As parents, all we want is to equip our children with all the tools to grow up happy, and fulfilled. One of the most important of these is being a good reader. What we don’t often talk about is how children’s cognitive and social development benefits from the process of learning to read.
12 November 2023
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Reading science
Speaking and reading skills: How Strong Oral Language Skills Set the Stage for Reading Success
And even though learning to talk doesn’t require any literacy skills, learning to read and write requires language skills. In fact, oral language skills are key to strong literacy development. Research has shown that listening and speaking skills have a direct relationship to the skills needed for reading and writing.
30 October 2023
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reading research
The 5 Components of the Science of Reading
A few decades ago, cognitive scientists compiled the research and identified five components of effective literacy instruction. This research is known as the Science of Reading.
29 September 2023
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reading tips
22 Books for dyslexic children
Finding the right books for someone with dyslexia or reading difficulties can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, we asked some parents about which books their dyslexic children enjoyed reading. Here are some of the books they recommend, listed by age group. Yes, that also includes some books to help you wrap your head around dyslexia. Take a look.
7 September 2023
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ADHD
Navigating the Intersection of ADHD and Dyslexia: Overlapping Symptoms and Unique Needs
ADHD and dyslexia are two distinct neurobehavioral conditions that can occur independently or together, often with overlapping symptoms.
8 August 2023
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Defining dyslexia
Is dyslexia a disability?
Classifying dyslexia as a disability has helped establish a legal basis to provide support and prevent discrimination again dyslexics. It has been helpful to recognise dyslexia as a disability but we believe that we should be careful in labeling dyslexia as a disability or handicap outside of this legal discussion.
8 August 2023
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Dyslexia diagnosis
Dyslexia diagnosis: The Journey from Identification to Diagnosis
A formal diagnosis of dyslexia can provide a comprehensive report detailing your child’s strengths and weaknesses, helping you and your child’s school determine the best approach to support their learning.
8 August 2023
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dyslexia
Is it reading difficulties or dyslexia?
Much like a spectrum, the boundary between dyslexia and “expected” reading abilities is not exactly clear-cut, which means that children who have reading problems may not be classified as dyslexic.
8 August 2023
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