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When Sight Is Not the Barrier: Reading, Access, and Protecting Confidence
This week, after attending a talk by Richard Moore, I was left reflecting deeply on what access to reading really means. A blind man demonstrated how he can read using assistive technology — while many children who can see still struggle to read.
For parents of children with dyslexia and other learning differences, this gap between understanding and reading can be heartbreaking. This blog explores how confidence, dignity, and access matter just as much as instruction — and why assistive technology deserves thoughtful consideration alongside structured literacy teaching.
Why Building Knowledge Is the Key to Reading Success (Not Just SEAG Success)
Why Word Lists Aren’t the Answer: Helping Your Child Learn to Read Without the Overwhelm
The Importance of Nursery Rhymes: Building Phonemic Awareness in Young Children
High Frequency Words: Stop Memorising, Start Mapping
Counting Syllables – Why It Matters & How to Practise at Home!
Simple Ideas with Syllables
🌱 Building Strong Foundations Before School: Simple Ways to Support Early Learning at Home
It all begins with an idea.
Fun Phonemic Awareness Activities You Can Do Anytime (Even in the Car!)
Learning on the go!