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      • Book review - Children Of The Rush Series - By James Russell.
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      • Why Advocating Makes a Difference.
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    • Supporting SENCOs
    • Parent information evenings for your school community
    • Accommodations in the classroom
    • Decodable books
    • Information for teachers: Neil MacKay
    • Supporting home learning
    • Executive functioning in the classroom
    • NZQA National Qualifications for Specific Learning Differences
    • Dyslexia Friendly Guidelines for Effective Communication and Advertising.
    • Understanding Dyslexia - A Guide for Educators. Free Australian Resource
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