NORTH CUMBRIA DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION (NCDA)
PRESENTS
Practical Solutions for Dyslexia Workshop
Dyslexia at home and school
Saturday 5th July 2008 10am to 1pm at Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Street, Carlisle.
This is a supportive workshop which recognises and communicates the issues facing schools and their parents in supporting their dyslexic children. It includes the five key roles for parents and practical tips on supporting your child at home and in school.
The cost of the workshop is £25.
There is an associated book covering the content of the workshop and more for £15
To book a place on the dyslexia workshop please contact:
Jennie Cross
Chairperson
North Cumbria Dyslexia Association (NCDA)
Tel: 016973 52696
Email: jennie@northcumbriadyslexia.org
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DYSLEXIA NORTH EAST PROGRAMME FOR A SEMINAR ON
VISUAL DYSLEXIA AND READING DIFFICULTIES
Venue : Performing Arts Centre at the Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Tce, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4DX
Date: Saturday, July 12th 2008 from 9am – 4 pm
For further details or booking form please contact Dr E Ferguson
6, Green Close, Stannington NE61 6PE Tel: 01670 789795
Email : emferguson45@btinternet.com
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NCDA- OMEGA-3 presentation 19th April 2006
NCDA committee members, Susan Neil, Jennie Cross and Claire Clarke presented a cheque for £100 on behalf of NCDA committee, members and proceeds from the evening, to Dr Alex Richardson for her continued Food and Behaviour Research.(FAB)
North Cumbria Dyslexia Association invited Dr. Alex Richardson to give a presentation about the benefits of OMEGA-3 on the intellectual and behavioural development of children.
Dr. Richardson is a senior research fellow in Physiology, University Lab of Physiology, Oxford; and co-director of UK charity, Food and Behaviour Research (FAB). She has particular expertise in the field of developmental conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autistic spectrum disorders.
It has been shown that Omega-3 particularly EPA can significantly improve attention, concentration and behaviour in children with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. Dr. Richardson was involved in the ‘Oxford-Durham study’ which revealed dramatic improvements in children’s reading and spelling after just three months of taking fatty acids supplements.
Adults too can benefit from omega-3. There are currently some studies to find out if omega-3 can help to prevent age –related memory problems as well as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
The audience enthusiastically presented questions to Dr. Richardson.
For further information on the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids visit Dr. Richardson’s charity website at www.fabresearch.org