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Oct2018

Screen Time. Should it be limited for students with ADHD dyslexia and irlen Syndrome

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Lets talk 'Screen time'.... This seems to be a popular subject nowadays, for parents, particularly of children with ADHD, dyslexia and irlen syndrome, with many different devices finding their way into our lives for all sorts of reasons and whether it makes life easier or harder is debatable. Often overlooked is ... Read More
October 16, 2018Burg

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May2017

C-Pen Text to speech reader

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I recently shared a Facebook post on the NAPLAN accommodations allowed for dyslexia students and it included reference to the C-pen Reader. In my reports, I already recommend to use the 'Text to Speech' facility on computers in my reports, but this sounds like a great tool for students of any ... Read More
May 11, 2017Burg

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Mar2015

Dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome or both?

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I’m often asked by clients, “So if my child has Irlen Syndrome, does that mean they are dyslexic?” These two conditions often overlap, but they can also stand alone and a person with dyslexia may not have Irlen Syndrome and vice versa. This is why it is so important for me to ... Read More
March 26, 2015Beatrice Burg

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Jan2015

The Doctors TV and Irlen Syndrome

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We must be way behind US in these episodes, so here is the one on Irlen Syndrome from last week’s “The Doctors” TV. (Past clients will spot “pumpkin face” in the section assessing for the lenses :-) ) Please share with anyone who is struggling with reading / writing / headaches… > DOCTORS TV: ... Read More
January 26, 2015Beatrice Burg

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Dec2014

Tougher Teacher Training?

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In my office – which reaches from Jurien Bay in the Midwest of WA, to Derby in the Kimberley, I deal with students (and adults!) every day, who have struggled within the school environment. Usually with learning to read, spelling, comprehension, writing and maths. Now, when you are having difficulty in ... Read More
December 10, 2014Beatrice Burg

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Oct2014

Alternative teaching for Dyslexics

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Found this post of a Dyslexia awareness evening (Michigan) as part of Dyslexia Awareness month (USA) to discuss symptoms and teaching methods that help kids learn. Unfortunately no mention of the difference changing the colour of the paper can make, for the child who is struggling with learning. I would love to ... Read More
October 6, 2014Beatrice Burg