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It used to be a misconception among some that maths doesn’t rely much on reading and writing – surely the focus is on numbers and problem solving? In fact, as many more people are now aware, maths relies heavily on language skills.

An excerpt from our article in The Link about Auditory Processing. If you want to talk to Dr Dilys and ask questions, why not sign up to her free Skype session.

There is a considerable body of evidence now to show how children’s early oral language skills are influenced by their home language, with children from low income families more at risk of poorly developed vocabulary compared to peers from more affluent homes. The negative impact of poor vocabulary on later attainment has been the subject of media attention over the last year or two and championed by the BBC’s Word Gap Strategy.

A recent Radio 4 podcast hosted by Michael Rosen talks about supporting language and supporting dyslexia.

It had been reported that well-meaning companies such as Clarks are paying for 6,500 of their staff to be trained in talking to children, in the hope that by engaging children in conversation while they are trying on shoes, their language skills will improve (and it won’t harm public relations either).