The ARCS Programme starting January 2017

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THE ARCS PROGRAMME. a Reading and Spelling 12 Week Programme for children who are dyslexic or have other learning challenges.

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Dyslexia for the Wise Website

http://www.dyslexiaforthewise.org/

THE ARCS PROGRAMME!

I decided to set up a Creative Reading and Spelling Programme for children who are dyslexic or have other learning challenges.
After supporting many children with dyslexia and ADHD, I noticed a pattern occurring, they all were saying they disliked reading and found spelling difficult. These children were intelligent and very creative, this lead me to create the programme called ARCS (which stands for A Reading Creative & Spelling Programme).

And this was what my creative mind created.......

What:

A newly created Programme called ARCS (A Reading, Creative and Spelling Programme) 12 week sessions that is aimed at children with or traits of Dyslexia and other learning challenges.

Your child does not have to be diagnosed with dyslexia to attend this course if you feel that your child is behind with their reading or spelling for their age, then this Programme could be of some help. 

Why: 

ARCS will help each child to become an independent learner and create the necessary skills needed to read and spell therefore enhancing their positive attitude to studying and correcting their behaviour. 

When:

The 12 week programme will run during term time in the following months January, April and September, it will last for 1 hour and will run back to back starting with Primary (aged 6-10yrs) and then followed by Secondary (aged 11-15yrs). 

 Where:

This is a community based programme in Wandsworth  aimed at parents who are unable to afford private tuition for their child/children who are or maybe Dyslexic or have other learning challenges  for example ADHA, Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia. 

The structure of this programme is designed to help children with behaviour difficulties due to their learning challenges. 

How:

Every child is different, and some embrace academic studies in a more creative way, we found that more children who are dyslexic or have other learning challenges work in this way best.

The reading and spelling programme allow students to develop creative learning skills and increases self-motivation, giving them the tools to build their confidence at school and at home.

Through our ARCS unique creative method children who experience learning challenges are supported to reach high level of reading and spelling within a period of time.

Our style of method is through repetition, patience, time, Goal Setting, Videos, activities, role plays and group discussions, keeping it active, formative and structured.

This will allow them to develop new learning strategies to deal effectively with new challenges that may occur when it comes to reading out loud and spelling words.

The sessions consist of half an hour creative reading role play sessions and half an hour of creative spelling activities, as absorbing to much information for a child with learning challenges can make the brain shut down, short bites are often more effective.

So there you have it, if you know anyone that might benefit from this programme, please share....

THE ARCS PROGRAMME

Is your child Dyslexic?
Does your child need more support with reading and spelling?
The 12 Week ARCS Programme may be for your child.
THE ARCS PROGRAMME STARTING JANUARY 2017 AT THE S.T.O.R.M FAMILY CENTRE IN WANDSWORTH.
For more information call: 07449 413 000

Mind Mapping and Dyslexia

When I was younger, completing homework was a challenge for me, I just didn't seem to understand what needed to be done, no matter how much the teacher explained the task I could never comprehend what was being said. Many years later I found out I was Dyslexic, was I surprised....? not at all, I new I had many traits but put it down to me being Epileptic.

When I decided to go back to studying I new the only way I was going to complete anything, I needed to make it creative and some how exciting, a technique that would keep me focused.

Then I got introduced to Mind Mapping........

A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyse, comprehend, synthesis, recall and generate new ideas. Just as in every great idea, its power lies in its simplicity.
For a dyslexic person, it helps to brainstorm and put our ideas on to paper (or on the computer).

The great thing about mind maps, is that you can write your idea's down or picture phrase them (meaning to draw your ideas down). This gives me the flexibility to choose weather to write or draw depending on my creativity at the time. It helps to break the subject or topic down into small bites, making it easier to write long pieces of work and complete it.
I have spoken to many people who are dyslexic or have other learning challenges, and found mind mapping a very good tool.

I know mind mapping is not for everyone, but if you are dyslexic and thinking of other ways to maybe complete your work, why not try it, give it a go......

Oh my, must dash, left the dinner on........ 

THE S.T.O.P TARGETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Hi,

I’m the founder and Creative Managing Director for Dyslexia for the Wise. I decided to set up this charity for Young People and Adults as I felt there was still a negative stigma of what Dyslexia actually was.

Dyslexia is a condition that affects the brain which means Dyslexic people use the right side of the brain (the creative side) more of the time and find the left side (the academic side) challenging at times.  Understanding this and doing research started to make me think....

I am a Dyslexia Practitioner, Life Coach, Mentor and Foster Carer, while working with young people I found that the Dyslexic children I was working with were finding it very difficult to complete work, take in and store information and having to remember things was a great pain.

I woke up one morning and it came to me, to create a goal setting target just like the SMART targets but one for Dyslexic people. This goal setting target would be for completing school work, ways to stop the brain racing, taking time and focusing on confidence and motivation. I thought to myself “ YES now let’s get all these ideas down on paper” that was the first step.

 Here I would like to share with you the S.T.O.P targets, each letter is a word that is very important when having this condition Dyslexia.

Strategies

With each home work or essay, make sure strategies are put in place, making them clear and short, sometimes long pieces of work can be too much for a Dyslexic person who has challenges with their attention span.

Time

Take your time when completing work. The quicker you try and rush, the more errors will be made.

Organise

Organisation is key. The more organise you are the more your mind is clear and has the room for peace, focus and then completion.

Patience

Be patient. There are going to be times when frustration arises, take deep breaths, go for a walk or leave it all together until later, this way your mind is fresh again to continue.

So here you have it, the STOP targets, what will you do with it? How will you integrate it into your Work at school or University? Why not give it a try and see if it works for you.

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

Here are a couple tips on how you can include this technique for your school/college work:

·         Each work you have to do, create a Mind map first to get all your ideas down on paper – this is good structure to have when you want to be organised.

·         Have a vision board in your room – post stick notes or pictures of things placed on your vision board so you can remember what you want to do and put in, regarding your school work.

·         Set a time/goal of when you want to complete your work (this can be stuck on your vision board also)

·         Put the STOP TARGET up in your room so you remember the steps

I hope this will help you just that little bit more when doing your school or college work.

By the way I would like to share with you my gift in life.......................I am also Dyslexic.

Zoe Joseph-Pennant

Website: dyslexiaforthewise.org

“Nothing is impossible once you put that unique mind to it”

Dyslexia has no limits.