Girls can be dyslexic too

In the past, most of the students referred to the Learning Center where I work were boys.  It was thought that dyslexia was a disability that mostly boys had.  Girls were very good at disguising their reading disability with neat handwriting and good behavior.  Sitting quietly at the back of the classroom – while failing […]

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Special Needs Information Press reviews Rescue Series

Rescue Series – from Phonic Books Stories by Clair Baker Illustrations by Drew Wilson This is another well designed and structure reading series produce by Phonic Books. The engaging storylines and accompanying illustrations will appeal to the readers and will hopefully encourage all who read them to continue to develop their reading skills.

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Rescue series FAQs – who needs a phonic series for girls?

We thought it would be useful to discuss why there is a need for a new phonic series aimed at girls. Here are frequently asked questions about the new Rescue series: Rescue series FAQs Who is this series aimed at? This series is aimed at older, struggling readers ages 8-14 who have gaps in their […]

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Alba Series reviewed

Alba Series from Phonic Books Reviewed by SNIP (Special Needs Information Press) July 2013 Stories by Clair Baker, illustrated by Drew Wilson   Summary of the review:  Alba Series is a new series of books specifically designed for girls who have gaps in their phonic knowledge.  These books have a reading age appropriate for KS1 […]

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Alba Series – FAQs

Here are frequenty asked questions aswered about the brand new Alba Series: Who is it for? The Alba series is aimed at older catch-up pupils who have gaps in their phonic knowledge.  It is suitable for pupils in KS2 and KS3.  With a strong female protagonist, it will be suitable for both boys and girls.  Girls will […]

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Alba Series – now available!

Alba series is a phonic reading series for older, catch-up pupils.  Fantastic age-appropriate stories and illustrations will engage both boys and girls.  What makes this series unique is the strong female protagonist.  Alba is smart and capable.  She has a huge task.  Having been shrunk to the size of a coffee cup, she has a […]

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Sneak preview of Alba Series

Alba Series  for older girls who are struggling with reading is now in the last stages of production.  It will be available in March.  Watch this space!  In the meantime here is an inside page from the series. Special features in the series: – clear phonic focus (spellings of ‘ae’ in this book) – 3-4 lines of text for […]

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