Explore more of Rachel's articles on dyslexia, learning, parenting, emotions and neurodiversity. Practical insights to help you understand, support and celebrate different ways of learning.
When Avoidance Isn't Laziness
Avoidance is rarely laziness. This article explores why children resist learning tasks, what it may be communicating, and how safety and clarity can change engagement over time.
When Learning Is Inconsistent, Not Absent
New Learning doesn’t always show up consistently. This reflection explores why progress can appear one day and feel out of reach the next — and what those patterns often reveal about access, load, and learning environmentsBlog Post Description
Slow Reading & Processing Speed — Understanding the Pace of the Dyslexic Mind
Slow reading and processing don’t mean someone isn’t capable. They simply reflect a different cognitive rhythm. Recognising this sign of dyslexia helps reduce pressure and support true ability.
Working Memory Difficulties
A compassionate look at how working memory difficulties impact dyslexic children and adults, why this sign is often misunderstood, and how awareness transforms support, confidence, and learning.
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