Kent College in Tonbridge, Kent installed a MindGenius site licence in September 2004 which gave access to their 2,300 full-time and 12,000 part-time students on all of their 1,500+ PCs and laptops. Former dyslexia tutor Chris Sellers, herself a dyslexic, persuaded the college to purchase a site licence after researching suitable electronic mind mapping software […]
MindGenius Ltd announce the release of Version 6 of its leading business mind mapping software. In a continued drive to utilize the power of data visualisation techniques in business processes, Version 6 focuses on enhancements to the project management, brainstorming, communication and personal productivity capabilities of the application. Those who manage tasks and projects will
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A new initiative aims to make the traditional English spelling system easier. For any child, learning to spell can be a daunting task – and even more so for pupils with learning difficulties like dyslexia. That’s why a new initiative proposed by the English Spelling Society (ESS) sets out to make it easier to learn
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Museums and cultural organisations should improve access for people with learning disabilities. Access to the arts, galleries and museums for people with learning disabilities should be improved, according to a new report. The research, conducted by Lemos&Crane, surveyed 81 arts organisations, museums and galleries across London and found that 46 per cent of mainstream (non-disability
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Labelling a child as ‘dyslexic’ could influence a teacher’s belief in their own effectiveness. Labelling children who have difficulties with reading, such as ‘dyslexia’, could be associated with various beliefs in how effective a teacher can be, according to new research. Dr Simon Gibbs from Newcastle University and professor Julian Elliott from Durham University set
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Fiction reading can have a significant impact on the brain. According to new research, reading fiction books such as Harry Potter can point to how the brain processes language, grammar and meaning. Computer scientists and neurologists from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Queen’s University in Belfast and the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore set out
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A guide to helping your dyslexic child boost their levels of self-esteem. As a parent of a dyslexic child, coming to terms with and gaining a full understanding of the condition is crucial in order to successfully support your child’s development – both socially and academically. Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that primarily affects
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A guide to helping your dyslexic child boost their levels of self-esteem. As a parent of a dyslexic child, coming to terms with and gaining a full understanding of the condition is crucial in order to successfully support your child’s development – both socially and academically. Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that primarily affects
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An optician in Haverhill is helping to raise awareness of dyslexia. With Dyslexia Awareness Week taking placefrom November 3rd to 9th, an optician in Haverhill is partaking in a seven-day event to show support to those with the condition. Wardale Williams optician practice on Camps Road will be providing locals with useful information and advice
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A new computer game could help dyslexic pupils to improve their reading skills. A new computer program developed to tackle dyslexia could help children from poor backgrounds – as well as those who are dyslexic – improve their reading skills, new research has claimed. The implementation of assistive technologies for children with special educational needs
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