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

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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........