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What are some early indicators for dyslexia?

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Early indicators of dyslexia can manifest in various ways during the critical stages of language development in children. Recognising these signs early can lead to timely support and interventions, significantly improving the child's learning trajectory.

What is the most effective way to support a learner with dyslexia?

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Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that impacts reading fluency, decoding, and comprehension abilities. To support individuals effectively, individualised interventions are essential. Research highlights that structured literacy approaches are particularly beneficial for dyslexic learners. This method focuses on the systematic and explicit teaching of key reading components, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

NALA and Irish Cancer Society launch series of health literacy awareness videos

A new International Health Literacy Survey preliminary results shows that nearly one in three (28 percent) people in Ireland have ‘limited’ health literacy and in particular struggle with finding and evaluating health information.

Local Fine Gael Senator welcomes funding for community groups

Local Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has welcomed €319,066 in digital access funding for community groups in South Roscommon.

NALA affords parental advice as home schooling continues

As home schooling looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) has afforded essential parental advice as in house educating momentarily remains a core feature of daily family life.

The Boys of Summer from a decade and a half ago

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A decade and a half ago in 2005, it was a so-so year for the Mayo senior footballers. A year after reaching the All Ireland final, they had a league semi-final loss to Armagh in the Spring, which was followed by elimination from the championship at the quarter-final stage at the hands of Kerry, having been beaten by Galway in the provincial decider.

New literacy strategy must put stronger emphasis on digital literacy – Naughton

The new Literacy and Numeracy strateg0y due to be updated at the end of 2020 must include a heavy emphasis on digital literacy as the digitalisation of work and education continues apace, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ballinrobe pharmacy awarded health literacy quality mark by MSD and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)

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Joanne Hynes totalhealth Pharmacy, Ballinrobe, has been awarded the Crystal Clear Mark, Ireland’s first health literacy quality mark. The programme recognises the critical role pharmacies play in helping patients understand their health issues and the steps they can take to improve their health. It has been developed by MSD and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).

Being happy to read can transform a student’s school years

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An early dislike to reading by a child can so easily be glossed over, either as a personality trait, maybe by always being seen as a busy child, or simply, as a parent, you never had a great love of reading or words yourself when at school – or even now. And so the dislike can first be dismissed, and later ignored, the consequences of which can lead to later distress and regret. 

Tuam Adult Learning Centre holding open day to mark Literacy Awareness Week

Adult Literacy Awareness week takes place from Monday to Friday, September 21-25. The aim of the week is to promote local literacy services, raise awareness of the benefits of improving reading, writing, and numeracy skills, and to highlight the benefits of helping people with poor literacy and numeracy skills accessing adult education, to create a more inclusive society.

 

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