Grade 9 Subject Choice: A Guide for South African Parents
Help your Grade 9 child choose subjects with less pressure. Understand the NSC rules, Maths options and how career guidance can support the decision.
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Practical, research-backed articles for parents navigating their child's learning and development. Written by Ronita Engelbrecht, a registered Educational Psychologist in Centurion and Middelburg.
How to Get Your Child Tested for Dyslexia in South Africa
Who can test for dyslexia in South Africa, what assessment involves and what happens at school: a clear guide for Centurion and Middelburg parents.
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School Readiness Checklist: Is Your Child Ready for Grade 1?
A practical school readiness checklist for South African parents: what Grade 1 really asks of your child, what to watch for, and when an assessment helps.
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TRE Therapy: What It May Help With
Can TRE therapy help children who carry stress and anxiety? What early research suggests, including a study on children with dyslexia.
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Understanding Dyslexia: The Davis Method for Parents
What is dyslexia and how is it treated? Signs to watch, testing in South Africa, and what the Davis Method offers. Registered Educational Psychologist.
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What Is Havening? A Gentle Way to Tame Exam Stress
Exams can trigger panic even in well-prepared students. How the Havening technique calms the brain's alarm system, and what that means for exam stress.
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DBE Accommodations for Public School Exams
If your child attends a DBE school and struggles during tests, 19 types of exam accommodations may be available. Here's what parents need to know.
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Types of IEB Concessions and Accommodations for Exams
Confused by IEB concessions? A plain-language guide to the types of exam accommodations available, who qualifies, and how to apply before deadlines.
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5 Signs Your Child May Need a Psychoeducational Assessment
Is your child falling behind despite trying hard? 5 signs a psychoeducational assessment could help, what to expect. Registered Educational Psychologist.
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