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Words from the Creative Director Bringing awareness to all I would like to think of those with Dyslexia as ‘Creative Thinkers’ we have that one thinking mechanism to process information in a unique way. I chose to set up Dyslexia for the Wise because dyslexia and others like it seemed to go un noticed and unaided, having been diagnosed with Dyslexia myself I noticed that a lot of people, Companies, Organisations and Schools were unaware just how many people have Dyslexia and was not sure what support was needed. I am very passionate when it comes to spreading awareness about what Dyslexia is, Dyslexia for the wise aim is to support young people and adults through the provision of Diagnostic Assessments, Educational Programmes, Workshops and Training. We hope that by supporting the community with Dyslexia and others like it will enable individuals to flourish and have the freedom to move forward in life with positive selfassurance.
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Dyslexia Awareness Week Dyslexia for the wise joined forces with Cllr Nicola Nardelli former Mayor of Wandsworth 2015/2016 and Aspire to Inspire Dyslexia to present an event that was informative, inspiring and educational for Dyslexia Awareness week. The aim of this event was to bring awareness through Guest Speakers, Performances, Art and a plethora of stalls that contained information, learning aids and charities that geared towards Dyslexia and other learning challenges. The event took place in Wandsworth Civic suite and it kicked of with an opening speech from Cllr Nicola Nardelli. All who attended had one thing in common they were either Dyslexic or knew someone who had Dyslexia or some other learning challenges. Throughout the day various guest speakers told their inspiring story on how Dyslexia changed their life. 12 year old Jasmine shared her story on having dyslexia and what it was like for a child of today’s standards to have dyslexia in such an ever quick changing world. The current Mayor of Wandsworth Richard Field spoke about his son having dyslexia and going on to be a very successful fashion designer. A lot of the stories shared had many positives and success which begs the question why is the education system still continuing to not acknowledge it.
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Dyslexia Awareness Week
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A New 12 Week Reading Spelling Programme &
The ARCS PROGRAMME (which stands for A Reading & Creative Spelling Programme) A 12 week programme for children who are dyslexic, have other learning challenges or may need more support with their reading and spelling. If your child/children are Creative Thinkers and learn in a different way, this may just be the Programme for them. Starts: Saturday January 14th 2017 Primary (aged 610yrs): 11am – 12pm Secondary (aged 1115yrs):12pm1pm Register NOW to secure a place for your child or to find out more information: Email: karyn@dyslexiaforthewise.org zoe@dyslexiaforthewise.org Tel: +44 7449 413 000
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DYSLEXIA DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Dyslexia for the Wise will be offering dyslexia diagnostic assessments for both Adults and children. If you fit the criteria you may be eligible to receive a diagnostic assessment summary discount. CRITERIA: 1. Receiving benefits (income support, working tax credit under 10,000 a year, DLA) 2. Children who parents/carers are not in employment. 3. Students in education with a low income. PRICES: Diagnostic Assessment Summary £75 (for Parents with low income) Diagnostic Assessment Summary £250 Full Advance Diagnostic Assessment Report £350 WHERE ARE WE BASED: We are based at 2 locations (by appointments only) Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk St, Hackney, London N1 6HQ S.T.O.R.M Family Centre Youngs and Lucas Court, Strasburg Road, London SW11 5JF (behind the local Tesco)
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A Gift for Christmas
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Booklet 1: Developed to support children with academic and creative learning. This children’s creative toolkit will build confidence and reinforce understanding when it comes to remembering words, numbers and reading. Ideal for children who may show traits of dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning challenges. An activity for parents/carers and children to do together. Booklet 2: This children’s creative toolkit is great for children who wishes to learn numbers and Maths, addition and subtraction. Ideal for children who shows traits of dyscalculia and dyslexia. Booklet 3: This booklet is great for children who would like to work on their spelling in a creative way. Ideal for children who may show traits of dyslexia and other learning challenges. Booklet 3: This booklet is great for Colour Overlay Rulers:Colour Overlay Rulers – to help children who would like to work on support people when reading and sectioning out their spelling in a creative way. sentences, ideal if: you feel the letters move when you are Ideal for children who may show reading,become tired when reading, find if challenging traits of dyslexia and other learning when keeping to each sentences when reading. great for challenges. both Adults and Children.
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