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THE WINGS of BLIXIE BLOOP was written in 1990 for the authors friend. Blixie could be any one of us who have tried to fit a mold without realizing we already have joy and special gifts that make us unique and precious to the world. Blixies adventures come out of her courage to be herself. She takes you with her on her journey of self-discovery and makes unusual friends along the way.

-        a new chapter on The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties

-        updates to legislation including the SEND Code of Practice

-        updates to specific diagnostic tests

-        examples of interpreting test profiles

-        photocopiable resources available to download from the website

This comprehensive guide enables teachers to understand a range of approaches to the assessment of children with dyslexic-type difficulties. It is an essential companion for those training to be specialist teachers of learners with dyslexia and a useful resource for all SENCOs, and teachers new or experienced.

-        a new chapter on The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties

-        updates to legislation including the SEND Code of Practice

-        updates to specific diagnostic tests

-        examples of interpreting test profiles

-        photocopiable resources available to download from the website

This comprehensive guide enables teachers to understand a range of approaches to the assessment of children with dyslexic-type difficulties. It is an essential companion for those training to be specialist teachers of learners with dyslexia and a useful resource for all SENCOs, and teachers new or experienced.

-        a new chapter on The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties

-        updates to legislation including the SEND Code of Practice

-        updates to specific diagnostic tests

-        examples of interpreting test profiles

-        photocopiable resources available to download from the website

This comprehensive guide enables teachers to understand a range of approaches to the assessment of children with dyslexic-type difficulties. It is an essential companion for those training to be specialist teachers of learners with dyslexia and a useful resource for all SENCOs, and teachers new or experienced.

***** Online Resources are open access. No code is required ***** It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics.  The book provides:   • an overview of current research explaining the nature and causation of dyscalculia • guidance on the identification of dyscalculia • examples of how to carry out informal and formal assessments • an explanation of the principles of multisensory mathematics teaching • an outline of a structured programme (for learners aged 5-14), together with examples of lesson planning and activities.

Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.

***** Online Resources are open access. No code is required ***** It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics.  The book provides:   • an overview of current research explaining the nature and causation of dyscalculia • guidance on the identification of dyscalculia • examples of how to carry out informal and formal assessments • an explanation of the principles of multisensory mathematics teaching • an outline of a structured programme (for learners aged 5-14), together with examples of lesson planning and activities.

Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.

This bestselling book for teaching literacy to children and young people aged 4-16 years with dyslexia and other specific literacy difficulties has been fully updated for its fourth edition.Providing a structured multisensory programme, ‘Conquering Literacy’, that includes placement tests, well-established strategies and examples of lesson planning, teaching activities, and reading, spelling and literacy concept cards, this book is an essential practical resource for teachers.This new edition includes:• 51 new activities (online) to support the delivery of the Accelerated Programme.• A new chapter on co-occurring difficulties and the implications for teaching literacy using Conquering Literacy.• Additional examples and case studies.• New resources within the book itself, to support the teacher in delivering the lessons.• A variety of structured reading materials to develop reading comprehension for students working at Stage 2 of the programme.

This bestselling book for teaching literacy to children and young people aged 4-16 years with dyslexia and other specific literacy difficulties has been fully updated for its fourth edition.Providing a structured multisensory programme, ‘Conquering Literacy’, that includes placement tests, well-established strategies and examples of lesson planning, teaching activities, and reading, spelling and literacy concept cards, this book is an essential practical resource for teachers.This new edition includes:• 51 new activities (online) to support the delivery of the Accelerated Programme.• A new chapter on co-occurring difficulties and the implications for teaching literacy using Conquering Literacy.• Additional examples and case studies.• New resources within the book itself, to support the teacher in delivering the lessons.• A variety of structured reading materials to develop reading comprehension for students working at Stage 2 of the programme.

***** Online Resources are open access. No code is required ***** It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics.  The book provides:   • an overview of current research explaining the nature and causation of dyscalculia • guidance on the identification of dyscalculia • examples of how to carry out informal and formal assessments • an explanation of the principles of multisensory mathematics teaching • an outline of a structured programme (for learners aged 5-14), together with examples of lesson planning and activities.

Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.

This bestselling book for teaching literacy to children and young people aged 4–16 years with dyslexia and other specific literacy difficulties has been fully updated for its third edition.

Providing a structured multi-sensory programme, ‘Conquering Literacy’, that includes placement tests, well-established strategies and examples of lesson planning, teaching activities, and reading, spelling and literacy concept cards, this book is an essential practical resource for teachers.

This new edition includes:

an additional section for learners who need an individualised, structured programme at an advanced stage (Stage II);

a section on planning shorter, targeted interventions for learners with a particular difficulty e.g. spelling, revising;

three new chapters on teaching reading, spelling and writing within mainstream classrooms using strategies which are successful with learners with dyslexia

downloadable teaching resources available from the companion website.