Dyslexia-A Specific Learning Difficulty-Detection and Confirmation of Suspicions
A Century of Debate and Delay Dispelling the Myths.
The Seven 'C's-The Characteristics'
Evidence and Examples of Dyslexia in Pupils.
Reading, Spelling, Writing and Language

Early Identification - The Sooner the Better- Parents as Partners
Recognition is the Key to Under-standing
Early Warning Signs
The Happy Homework Charter
Hints Galore to Minimise Weaknesses' and Maximise Strengths

The Really Useful Guide to Dealing with Dyslexia in the Classroom
Early Recognition Prevents Under-achievement across the curriculum
Screening and Assessment Tests For Teachers To Use
Successful Classroom Management in Dyslexic friendly schools

Closing the Gap in Reading Attainments from Cradle to Grave
Why do Pupils Fail to Learn to Read?
The Implications and Significance of Dyslexia for Readers
The 'Rough Guide' to Helping Reluctant Readers
Resources to Guarantee Improvement

It doesn't Have to be Hell to Learn to Spell
Why Spelling Does Matter
Phonics First for success
Essential Skills-Tricks of the Trade
Rules Caught or Taught?

Solutions for Solving Handwriting Difficulties for Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Pupils
Why Cursive is the First and Foremost Choice
Essential Skills - Strategies and Techniques
Practical Solutions to Help Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Writers
The Special Needs of the Left Hander

Strategies for Success for Reluctant Writers
Underlying Causes-Why Pupils who can't Write won't Write
Stepping Stones on which to Build a Framework for Success
First Aid for Those Prone to Writing Phobia

Meeting the Challenges of Dyslexia in the Adolescent Years
When Should Alarm Bells Ring for Secondary Pupils?
Emotional and Behavioural Consequences of Undisclosed Dyslexia in Teenagers
Identification and Assessment-The Hallmark Features
Survival Guide for Dyslexic Examinees

The Dyslexic Adult - It's Never Too Late to Learn
How to Recognise Dyslexia in an Adult Living with Dyslexia. The Implications for Day-to-Day Management - Harnessing Technology
Practical Suggestions for Getting It Right the Second Time Around

For more informaiton please e-mail us at lectures@dyslexia-advice.com

"Would that all schools could have your lectures as INSET days. Your helpful hints would help all children"
Helen Looker, Literacy Consultant, Wessex, ECIC Conference, Brussels

"The lecture style was very useful because it was clear, points were made succinctly in an understandable order. It answered numerous questions clearly and authoritatively"
Neil Chippington, Winchester College

"It helped me identify the problems in my children-all the time I kept nodding my head"
Parent, Galway, Ireland

"It is good to hear from someone who actually teaches and really understands the problems we face in the classroom"
Delegate, Hamburg International School, ECIS Conference, Nice

"I loved the ideas to persuade children they want to talk and write, lots of personal anecdotes and teaching hints"
Angie Woodman, Loddon Middle School, Norfolk LEA

"Very down-to-earth and practical, lots of information to take back to improve the situation for dyslexics in school"
Headteacher, Heinemann Seminar, London

"Your talk at Francis Holland School was fascinating…you kept me gripped throughout"
Head, Young England Kindergarten, London

"The three lectures have blended into a very exciting experience - I admired her expertise and felt her enthusiasm for her work - very encouraging for both parent and teacher"
Secondary Teacher, DYSPEL, Luxembourg

"Huge amounts of information given in the most palatable way. Many practical examples, clarity of delivery, depth of knowledge and up to date research, based on anecdotal evidence-crying out for instant implementation in the classroom"
Beverley Barnes, Literary Consultant, Kirklees Metropolitan Council

"Good to realise that there ought to be a structure to sounds and spellings. Interesting to learn of techniques to try and help the situation and to stimulate written techniques. Thanks for the enlightenment"
SENCO, Primary School Belfast, Conference University of Ulster

"I work with 'early school leavers 15-18 year olds'…overall it was if someone turned a light on in a very dark room-Thank you"
Adult Literacy Tutor, Ennis, Ireland

"Excellent, informative, interesting with useful practical ideas. You condensed my one term university course into one morning"
Christine Young, LEA Birmingham

"Very stimulating and informative, every aspect was most interesting. Very helpful strategies given in all lectures"
Dorothy Guy, Head Teacher British Primary, Brussels

Philomena Ott

Edicational Consultant
Philomena Ott is an independent educational consultant and a specialist in dyslexia management.
She is an experienced teacher and a highly respected practitioner. She has worked in the maintained and independent sector at primary and secondary level.

While working at a Child Guidance clinic in 1967 she first encountered dyslexia and has subsequently spent her professional career working and studying at the leading training centres in the UK and USA.

Further Information and Bookings
Philomena Ott :
philomena@dyslexia-advice.com

Profile

In 1982 she was awarded a prestigious Churchill Travelling Fellowship to the USA. In Dallas she trained at the world-renowned Scottish Rite Hospital. She served as an Executive Board Member of the British Dyslexia Association and chaired the Local Associations Committee.

She currently runs a teaching centre and provides counselling and an advisory service for parents and schools. She is the author of the best selling book How to Detect and Manage Dyslexia (1997) which has become a core textbook for the subject.

She is a regular contributor and commentator on local and national radio and television for the BBC, ITN and Channel 5. She does many live interviews and phone-ins when she shares her 30 years of experience. She has written for The Sunday Times and journals such as The Teacher. She has given presentations at conferences and seminars in the UK, Ireland, Brussels, Nice and Rome. She runs courses for Ginn Heinemann Professional Development (GHPD). She provides Inset for LEA's and schools and talks for the BDA's and Parent Teacher Associations.