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Speakers
Dr Gustaf Öqvist Seimyr and Dr Mattias Nilsson Benfatto
University of Karolinska, Sweden
Lexplore: A Clear View of Reading
We present Lexplore, a tool for assessing reading ability based on eye tracking and predictive modeling. Lexplore combines the latest in both AI and eye tracking technology with the “human touch” of good teachers. Our machine learning algorithms are able to recognise correlations and patterns in eye movement data, so they can quickly and objectively determine a child’s reading attainment. Some of these patterns might even elude most human beings or other computer programmes, therefore, their introduction into the classroom can help offer teachers an entirely different perspective when it comes to reading, as well providing the valuable information teachers need in minutes.
Dr Paula Clarke
University of Leeds
REACH Primary - A Teaching Assistant delivered 1:1 intervention
Paula holds the position of Associate Professor in Psychological Approaches to Childhood and Inclusive Education at The University of Leeds. She specialises in reading and language comprehension in children.
Paula will talk about her current research and development of a reading intervention called the REACH project. REACH Primary is an intervention designed to improve the reading skills of pupils in Year 3. It is based on a programme called REACH, which in a previous EEF trial was shown to have positive impacts on secondary school pupils reading skills.
REACH Primary is for the weakest readers in Year 3 and is delivered by Teaching Assistants.
Dr Meesha Warmington and Marta Borowka
University of Sheffield
Supporting EAL learners: The Role of the Home Language in Supporting Learning
Dr Hannah Nash
University of Leeds
The DART project: can we use dynamic tests of learning to help identify children at risk of reading difficulty?
Hannah is a developmental psychologist studying the factors that contribute to typical language and literacy development and why some children develop disorders like SLI, dyslexia, ADHD & Narcolepsy.
Hannah’s research focuses on typical and atypical language and reading development and she has worked with children with a range of developmental disorders. She will talk about her current research; the DART (Dynamic Assessment of Reading Test) Project.
Workshop Presenters
Arran Smith,
Microsoft Accessibility Consultant
Empowering Learners'
Potential using free Microsoft tools.
John Hicks
Specialist Parenting Coach and Dyslexia Blogger
How Does Dyslexia Affect Families?
Specialist Parenting Coach and blogger John Hicks, will share his insights into the life of families where members are affected by dyslexia. Workshops participants will explore the emotional cost of dyslexia within the family unit and use that information to empower the way that they support children and young people with dyslexia.
Darius Namdaran
BulletMappingExpert
How to organise your thoughts with a BulletMap - an essential tool in your kit
Rachel Ingham
SpLD Consultant
Neurodiversity in Practice
Exhibitors
OT 4 Kids with DCD
Nicky Bament
Service description: I am an independent OT with 22 years experience in Paediatrics. I specialise in children with motor skills difficulties (fine and gross), handwriting/ Dysgraphia, perceptual skill difficulties and children who find self help skills hard.
Nessy
Nessy is an online learning platform for reading, writing, typing and assessment. The Nessy approach uses unique videos to teach learning strategies, then motivates practice with games. Algorithms guide each individual onto the most effective path to success. Student activity is reported to the teacher so they can easily monitor progress. The Nessy programs have been in development for 40 years, created by specialist educators at the Bristol Dyslexia Centre. Nessy is ideal for those with reading differences such as dyslexia, but works for all children including those learning English as a second language.
Lexplore
By combining the latest in artificial intelligence with over 25 years of academic research, Lexplore have developed an entirely new method of assessing reading. Their entirely computer-based assessment determines a child’s reading attainment in just a few minutes by measuring their individual eye movement patterns, which can offer an insight into how their brains process text. Their test is fully objective, supporting your professional opinions and highlighting children with specific reading difficulties, such as Dyslexia. Lexplore’s assessment and results portal are both fully web based, as well as paper and admin free, and therefore they also reduce teacher workload
Scanning Pens
Scanning Pens Ltd is the world’s leading supplier of pen scanners. As a leading Assistive Technology supplier for over 15 years, we combine our expert knowledge with years of experience in the dyslexia field to develop solutions for individuals, educational institutions and commercial organisations helping people with reading difficulties such as dyslexia. Our ExamReader & ReaderPen gives students the confidence to read independently in and out of their exams! Scanning Pens provide reading aids for those with Special Educational Needs / SpLD as well as those wishing to improve their literacy.
Claro Software
Claro Software develops Assistive Technology, software for people with disabilities such as print and reading difficulties like dyslexia, to help them achieve all they can.
TomTag from Orkid Ideas
TomTag from Orkid Ideas is an award-winning visual support system with a unique and innovative design. This communication tool helps children and young people develop coping strategies to manage their day, using structure, organisation and predictability – at home, at school and when out and about.
TomTag visual supports are portable, robust and fun to use with no printing and laminating required. They allow needs and feelings to be expressed and understood, offer structure and guidance for routines and help with learning essential life skills. TomTag has a positive effect on behaviour by reducing anxieties and frustrations, making it easier for your child to understand, follow and remember what they need to do as well as communicate their needs and wants.
SEN Books
SEN Books is a specialist bookshop offering books on dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, Asperger and many more learning difficulties. We travel to a number of SEN and Inclusion Conferences around the UK and offer a mail-order service. So if you are a SENCO, a Teaching Assistant, an SEN Governor or a parent we have a range of books to offer you.