To spot Kindy kids at risk of dyslexia, we should screen word reading and spelling
We can better identify students at risk for reading difficulties as early as Kindergarten by screening both word reading and spelling skills. Why it matters…
Banter Booster: DSF Conference Free Resource Edition
I’ve just arrived home from the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF) Literacy, Language and Learning Conference in Perth. It was amazing. So many generous speakers sharing so…
Banter Quick Tips: Teach spelling patterns by using them in sentences – not memorising rules by heart!
Spelling is complex. But it’s not random. There are patterns, conventions, even what some people call rules. Lots of us learn them without being taught. But…
Dysgraphia: significant difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and/or written expression. FAQs on signs, assessment, diagnosis, and support (including resources to help)
Almost everyone has heard of the reading disorder, dyslexia. But not many people know about its writing counterpart, dysgraphia. 1. What is “dysgraphia”? Dysgraphia is…
For students with spelling difficulties, where should we start?
Spelling is hard. Lots of things can go wrong. To help students, you need to be able to spot, sort, and address their spelling error…