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Dyscalculia
Tips To Help You Support Your Child With Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects a person’s understanding of numbers. It’s estimated that 5-10% of school-aged children have this condition, and 25% of students who struggle with maths could be considered dyscalculic. Dyscalculia is typified by poor number sense and difficulty working with maths, though a dyscalculic student may not struggle with other subjects. Of course, all learners struggle with maths at some point. Still, children who have dyscalculia are often confused by numbers and find it difficult to do more than essential addition and subtraction. They may require extra support to maintain pace at school.
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Dyslexia
Unlocking Potential: How Dyslexia Tutoring Can Help
For individuals with dyslexia, traditional classroom instruction often isn't enough to address their unique learning needs. Dyslexia tutoring offers specialised support tailored to help these learners overcome challenges and harness their strengths. But how exactly does dyslexia tutoring work? In this blog post, we'll explore the methodologies, strategies, and benefits of dyslexia tutoring, shedding light on how it makes a significant difference in the lives of those with dyslexia.
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ADHD · ADHD Coaching
Innovative ADHD Help: Turning Challenges Into Strengths
Racing thoughts, brain-fog, attention being pushed and pulled in all directions, no matter how hard you try to wrestle with it? For those of us with ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), these experiences can be a daily reality. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition impacting attention regulation, impulse control, and hyperactivity. While it may present significant challenges, it's essential to understand that it also holds the potential for extraordinary strengths. Many of the tutors and ADHD coaches here at Sunbeam have first-hand experience living with ADHD, so we have a great insight into how it can enrich our lives when there are sound support systems in place. Let's explore how innovative ADHD help can guide individuals with ADHD in accommodating their challenges and harnessing their strengths.
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Autism
Useful Strategies for Autistic Learners
At Sunbeam Education, we recognise that autistic students frequently encounter challenges in the classroom. It can be tough to keep up with lessons, learn new material, balance school and social life and keep on top of organisation without the right support in place. Fortunately, there are strategies that can make learning more accessible for autistic students. In this blog post, we'll share some tips on helping autistic students succeed in school while also making sure they feel comfortable and supported.
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Dyslexia
Understanding Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Overview
Dyslexia is a learning disorder primarily characterised by reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. It's a common condition that affects individuals differently. Some people may experience mild dyslexia, while others may encounter more severe challenges. This article aims to take a comprehensive look at dyslexia: its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
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ADHD · Autism
Understanding SEN: A Key to Effective Support
Special educational needs (SEN) or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) refer to additional learning requirements some students have. These may involve differences in communication, coordination, attention, behaviour or social interaction. These characteristics can affect how a student learns in a typical classroom and typically require additional support. At Sunbeam Education, we specialise in providing one-to-one tutoring and coaching support for students with SEN. This support ranges from subject support to help with developing sustainable support strategies for challenges associated with SEN, such as organisation and anxiety. Here is our primer on all things SEN - what it means, how students are impacted and what can be done to support them.
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ADHD · ADHD Coaching
ADHD Support: Practical Strategies for Students
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition often first recognised in childhood. While traits may shift over time, ADHD usually continues into adulthood, with an estimated global prevalence of 5%. ADHD affects an individual's ability to regulate attention and impacts executive functioning skills such as organising tasks, using working memory, and managing time effectively.
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ADHD · ADHD Coaching
Why Do Students With ADHD Struggle With Time Management?
Time management can be particularly challenging for students with ADHD because it involves executive functions - the mental skills we use to plan, organise, prioritise tasks, and follow through on them. Executive functions allow us to anticipate future outcomes, make informed decisions, and take necessary actions to achieve long-term goals.
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