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The kid from New Cumnock - who built a business empire from shell-suits and trainers - to become Britain's biggest philanthropist. But sportswear tycoon Tom Hunter isn't content to live the life of the idle rich, and has pledged to use his fortune for the benefit of mankind.... He plays down his dyslexia.
Up to 100,000 of the brightest children in England, many from poor families, are falling behind because their schools are not taking part in a government-backed program designed to stretch them ... "Gifted children often recognise that they are different from other kids and try to play down the differences, while others may have their talents concealed by dyslexia and dyscalculia." Full
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A project led by the UK University of Westminster to highlight barriers many students with conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia – known as specific learning difficulties – face in progressing through to university has won praise from a government minister. Full
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The best local council websites can cause usability and accessibility problems for people with disabilities including dyslexia. Using Clear Pronunciation There are many children at my school who constantly say ‘wiv’ instead of ‘with’, ‘paf’ instead of ‘path’ because that is what they constantly hear at home. It is important to train ourselves to pronounce each sound accurately ... Always remember that a carefully structured synthetic phonics program is the ‘key that unlocks the door to our language’.
The World of Dyslexia Newsletter is edited by John Bradford. • World
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Anita Winfield was diagnosed with dyslexia at 50 after decades of struggling with her reading and writing. She never enjoyed the simple pleasure of reading her children a bedtime story. "I would have loved to, I really would," said Anita. "Just as I would have loved to help them with their homework. But I couldn't do it." Full
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An experienced team of educators, psychologists and technology professionals have teamed to develop the first computer-based games designed to help educators and parents identify children ages 3-9 with early signs of dyslexia. Full
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When systems engineer Jay Simmons discovered that the television screen is like a tapestry with rows of colored dots, he found a creative outlet for a visual talent that had remained locked in his mind due to dyslexia. Full
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Dyslexia Action responded to the UK House of Commons Special Educational Needs report, expressing amazement that the 60-page memorandum contained ‘nothing significant on workforce development’ ... Moreover, commented Dyslexia Action, 'special needs training should become a core, compulsory part of ... teacher training for all teachers'. Full
story Cheltenham UK Website Becomes Speech Enabled Visitors to UK Cheltenham Borough Council’s website can now take advantage of its new speech-enabled service. In an ongoing effort to make web content available to as wide an audience as possible, visitirs can hear web content read out to them by simply downloading a free plug-in. Full
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UK Department for Education and Skills (DfES) information on dyslexia for teachers working in post-16 education or training, aimed particularly at those who teach literacy, language and numeracy. DfES website
This book focuses on the practical difficulties facing dyslexic pupils every day in every classroom. It provides teachers and parents with strategies to support dyslexic children and enable them to access the curriculum with a minimum of fuss and upheaval. The pupil's perspective is also considered, with a section devoted to encouraging children to be positive about themselves, develop coping strategies and become independent learners. The emphasis is on encouraging independence while providing just enough support to ensure success. USA | UK |
Keira Knightley has revealed that her Scottish gran set her on the road to acting stardom - by discovering she was dyslexic. The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 21, was unable to read at five. She fooled her parents by memorizing tapes. Full
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Shire Requests US Approval for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Drug UK pharmaceuticals group Shire PLC said it has requested approval in the US for a new treatment for attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. 'Upon approval, this novel product will be the first and only ADHD stimulant product that controls inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity for up to 16 hours,' Shire said in a statement.
Max Marten scored in the "highly superior" range on IQ tests, but was struggling to read past a first-grade level. His spelling was abysmal. Max had a classic case of dyslexia. It was comforting for Max to learn the diagnosis, his mother said.
A Mumbai state government-appointed expert committee has recommended compulsory training for teachers to handle students with learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Full
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A teenager with a rare form of dyslexia has claimed that the color orange is helping her with reading and writing. Since the age of three, Gemma Williams from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has only ever been able to read and write words upside down and back to front. The 17-year-old even used to have to turn her computer screen upside down to make sense of words.Full
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Dragon has been the leader in speech recognition dictation software for some years and Version 9 has been improved so that it should be attractive to most PC users.
Rachael Foster couldn't read. Now, after two years with the Literacy Council of Benton County, she will soon start her first semester of college. Being able to read and understand has transformed her life just as it has so many who find their way to the Literacy Council. After struggling in school for years, Foster discovered she has dyslexia. Full
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Brightest Pupils Falling Behind
University-led Dyslexia Project Wins Praise from UK Minister
Top Websites Fail Disabled Users
Computer Games Detect Early Signs of Dyslexia
A Framework for Understanding Dyslexia 
Book: Supporting Children with Dyslexia
Keira Knightly - Gran Helped Me Tackle Dyslexia
Lagging Behind
Teachers in India Must Go Back to School on Disability
Orange Color Helps Dyslexic Girl 
Don't Type - Dictate with Dragon
Literacy Council Changes Lives