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Month: March 2013

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Letter Sound Relationships

March 22, 2013March 9, 2019 samhornery

Letter-Sound relationships, or the knowledge of all the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, is often the first part of any program with students with dyslexia.  Here is a module I have developed to describe the processes and resources I use.  Please try this out.Letter Sound Relationships

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Selecting a Tutor for Your Child

March 17, 2013March 9, 2019 samhornery

Finding a tutor for your child can be a daunting experience.  Here are some tips to help you get started. Is the tutor a trained teacher?   A pre-requisite for any child with a learning difficulty, but if high school maths is the focus knowing the content is most important (more than a teaching degree).  Student… Continue reading Selecting a Tutor for Your Child

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Starting from the beginning

March 16, 2013March 9, 2019 samhornery

It may seem obvious, but the most important aspect to working with a student with dyslexia or dyscalculia is to start from the beginning.  Regardless of how old they are, there are fundamental skills required for learning and without these we are asking too much of our students. I've developed a guide I use to… Continue reading Starting from the beginning

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The beginning of this journey

March 15, 2013March 9, 2019 samhornery

I have been a teacher working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia throughout my entire teaching career.  I love what I do and enjoy supporting families and teachers in working with children with learning disabilities as well.  This is my first entry into sharing my experiences with everyone.

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