Dyslexia in the classroom: ‘It was like asking a fish to climb a tree’
An advocate says teaching in a way more suited to dyslexic students would have broad benefits for others as well
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
How do I best help my son who has been diagnosed with dyslexia?
Ask the Expert: While there are common patterns, each dyslexic child is unique and has their own learning profile
Drumcondra standardised tests: ‘What do my child’s scores mean?’
Parents of many primary school pupils will soon receive results which provide an indication of their children’s achievement
Dyslexia at second level: We need to do more to support students
Many pupils with additional needs fall outside the criteria to access support such as additional teaching, language exemptions and help with exams
Irish-language exemptions: ‘It’s all firefighting and band-aids, instead of a sensible approach’
Critics say there is an urgent need to overhaul how we teach Irish following a century of failure
More than 20,000 pupils with Irish exemptions studied European languages
Dyslexia group says there are genuine reasons why students with additional needs go on to study French or German
‘We need extra time now’: Students with additional needs call for State exam changes
Many neurodiverse pupils are high achievers, but the education assessment system can present them with unique challenges
‘This is about fairness’: Call for dyslexic students to be given extra time in Leaving Cert exams
Lauren Lynch ‘ended up in a class for students who teachers didn’t want to teach’ and says too many pupils labelled ‘stupid’ for disability
Dealing with dyslexia: ‘It was clear to us Jack was very clever. He just wasn’t progressing in some areas’
Dyslexia affects up to one in 10 children, yet there are huge barriers to accessing assessments and support
‘Children with dyslexia are made to feel they’re not clever’
Dyslexia affects one in 10 students – but most schools are not properly equipped to help them
A 12-year-old on life with ADHD: ‘I was, like, Why do they not like me? Why? And I just didn’t know’
Evan Wilson (12) was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at age four
Number of Irish exemptions given to students drops under new rules
New system permits opt-outs in ‘exceptional circumstances’ only
Irish exemptions to be made available in ‘exceptional circumstances’
New directive for pupils receives mixed response from education groups
Irish exemptions: Will changes spell the end of compulsory Irish?
The heated debate on mandatory Irish in the classroom was rekindled this week
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