Our Events
At this present time it is important as parents that we help our children stay positive and motivated, so we have designed this FREE webinar, aimed at parents of children who have dyslexia, to support the education of your children at home.
Join our live webinar hosted by our Head of Assessment, Education and Training Karen Mace on Tuesday 24 March at 7.30-8.30pm.
This session will provide:
• Tips, tools and strategies of how best to support the education of your dyslexic child
• Discussion of key resources that can assist
• Update on support we will be offering during the schools closures
• Advice on where to go for more information, training and assistance
We have limited space available on this webinar, so please sign up early to secure your place.
We are pleased to report that Julia Furner is setting up a Support Group for parents of dyslexic children. The MDA welcomes this initiative by a parent and supports the Group. We are happy to attend any meetings, if invited, to join in discussions about ideas and activities. The plan is to meet up on the first Thursday of each month, starting on Thursday 7 November 2019, from 7-8pm. The venue is Cafe Laare by the Bus Station in Douglas. If you would like further details or to register your interest in attending then please contact Julia on her mobile 258304 or by e mail at juliafurner2017@gmail.com
We hope that this Support Group will be well attended and that it will prove to be a valuable forum for parents to exchange ideas and discuss issues affecting their dyslexic children.
The MDA are not running any specific events on The Island for Dyslexia Awareness Week. However, we are encouraging Schools and Employers to go onto the British Dyslexia Website and download the packs aimed at primary school children, higher education and employers. These packs provide information and ideas to promote understanding and awareness. Teachers and Employers are being encouraged to spend a little time next week in helping to empower people with dyslexia. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the MDA on our e mail info@manxdyslexia.com.
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/support-us/awareness-events/dyslexia-awareness-week/daw-2019
The MDA organised a visit to the Island, in early April, by Dr Jennie Guise, who runs a specialist dyslexic centre in Edinburgh. Dr Guise has co-authored a book with Dr Reid and her husband, Nick Guise, which was recently published: Dyslexia Activities for Kids and Teens.
The main purpose of her visit was to offer private assessments for schoolchildren, but whilst here she also undertook a training session for Sencos at UCM and hosted a drop-in session for parents and children at the Douglas Library.
The largest event in 2018 was the visit by Dr Gavin Reid, an internationally renowned and published Educational Psychologist. Dr Reid delivered training, at Ballakermeen High School, to approx. 150 teachers from the Island’s Primary and Secondary schools, as well as delivering a separate information session to parents later the same evening. His visit was well received by teachers and parents alike.
In March the MDA held another of its workshop, this time in the North of the Island at Ramsey Town Hall. The usual format of sessions was offered, Mind Mapping and ICT run by Sue Rutter and Dr Helen Newbery, with emphasis on up to date learning Apps for ipads. There were also demonstrations of various materials to support Maths and Literacy.
We organised an informal evening at Bath and Bottle to provide a forum for young adult dyslexics to meet with the Committee to discuss any issues they may be experiencing with their employment.
In March the MDA held a workshop at Ashley Hill Primary School. We had the usual format of sessions on Mind Mapping and ICT run by Sue Rutter and Dr Helen Newbery. Anne Corkill and Chrissie Watson answered questions and demonstrated materials to support Maths and Literacy.