There is no instant remedy for Dyslexia; instead, evidence-based practices implemented over time can help learners master foundational literacy skills and later develop advanced literacy capabilities essential for studying and writing.
Dyscalculia is a term referring to a wide range of difficulties with maths, including weaknesses in understanding the meaning of numbers, and difficulty applying mathematical principles to solve problems.
There are means to assist South African schools without full resources to ensure that their learners have full opportunity to embrace and thrive in digital learning. One of these means is unplugged coding.
Research shows that one of the most valuable tools you can use to help your children develop, no matter what age they are, is that of healthy boundaries. Children who experience a household of appropriate and clear boundaries, delivered with love and warmth, are better equipped to meet the demands of daily living.
A new school year is the perfect time to reach out to your child’s teacher and begin establishing a positive, collaborative relationship that will have a remarkable impact on your child’s learning and development.
When we assess and engage with neurodivergent children using the Feuerstein method, our shared mindset guides us to approach them not as limited by symptoms and diagnosis, but as individuals with malleable and modifiable brains.
The Tomatis® Method is a specialised neurosensory program that helps people improve their cognition, brain and motor function. Its natural innovation makes it a non-invasive tool. The basis of the program is stimulating the brain through the auditory system to improve attention, communication, and learning.
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) or Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) refers to how the Central Nervous System handles presented auditory information. This isn’t linked to cognitive impairment or hearing loss, but rather to the coordination issues between the brain and the ears.
An invaluable strategy in fostering reading proficiency is reading aloud to children. This practice holds manifold benefits. When children are read to, their vocabulary blossoms. The bridge between spoken and written language strengthens, and the activity itself becomes a source of joy and bonding. Additionally, reading aloud enhances attention spans and cognitive processing.
School’s Digest was established with the aim of providing the public with accurate information including school names, addresses, telephone numbers, EMIS numbers, email addresses and matriculation performance data for schools across South Africa.
