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Debs Moir explores and symptoms and signs of Dyslexia as well as taking a look at some of the scientific evidence behind Dyslexia as a condition.

A look at how Dyslexia affects individuals, how some real kids are coping with it and some famous people in history known to have Dyslexia.

In this indepth article, Debs Moir shares some of her experiences in chasing a diganosis of Dyslexia for her son Archie, and lists assessments which informed parents should be asking for.

Shelly Dollosa writes about Bookbot founder Adrian Dewitt's personal experience with dyslexia and how it has affected different members of his family. She goes on to examine some facts and figures on genetics and Dyslexia. She has included links to resources for further reading

Debs Moir explains the process of MSL and the reasoning behind the method. MSL was designed to assist children with Dyslexia, but is now being used in regular classrooms with proven results to teach the fundamentals of literacy.

Debs Moir explains the difference between Synthetic and Analytic phonics. She goes on to examine how synthetic phonics is proving to be a more successful approach to learning to read. Phonics is just one part of the learning literacy puzzle.

Why do some children resist reading? This article from teacher and Bookbot author, Jenni Mills looks into why children don't like to read and how to work around that.

This article explains the term 'Decodable Book' and why it is important in learning to read.

A step by step guide to starting out with the Bookbot app, with screenshots to guide the reader.

You don't need to be on the same device to add a new profile as long as you are signed in under the same account. Log into your Bookbot account with your email. Once you are logged in, click on the Bookbot avatar and click on the Settings button.

You don't need to be on the same device to add a new profile as long as you are signed in under the same account. Log into your Bookbot account with your email. Once you are logged in, click on the Bookbot avatar and click on the Settings button.

Teacher, and Bookbot author, Jenni Mills explains how the morphology of a word takes decoding to higher levels including; root words, suffix and tense.

A step by step guide, with screenshots on how to change the voice of Bookbot. Change to Baha Indonesian or choose a UK, US or AUS appropriate accent in English

A step by step guide, with screenshots on how to add a second child to your Bookbot account.

A brief explanation of the term Orthographic Mapping and why it is important to learning to read.

In this article, Bel Moore takes a look at how reluctant readers can be motivated through external and internal motivation, how to set goals and the best way to offer rewards.

You can add books to your favourites (starred) list by clicking on the star on the book cover.

Bookbot author, Bel Moore explores some of the common reasons why children avoid creative learning and why parents might avoid offering creative opportunities. She goes on the suggest strategies to overcome the objections of children and busy parents

An explanation of written language as a 'code' which readers must decode in order to understand the message.

Different schools and teachers may use different reading systems, all with their own level. This article looks at some of the leading, levelled readers and how they correspond to Bookbot levels

Teacher and Bookbot author Jenni Mills explores how the Bookbot app has improved fluency by insisting on accuracy, reading aloud. The article explores the other benefits of reading aloud such as memory boosting and using auditory pathways to improve retention.

Some people with Dyslexia experience eye movement disorders, while others do not. And having an eye movement disorder does not mean that a person also has Dyslexia. This article explains how Bookbot can assist in keeping track of position in text.

Debs Moir lists some of the leading reports into literacy and the systematic phonics approach.

A guide to overcoming challenges of home schooling through the pandemic lockdown (VIC Australia syllabus content)