A round-up of other health news in brief
A different approach to dyslexia
An approach to dyslexia which builds words from individual sounds will be explained at seminars in Galway, Cork and Dublin this week. Developed by Keda Cowling ( www.kedapublications.co.uk ), the approach is called Toe by Toe. The seminars, which will be given by Frank Cowling, Keda's son, will be held tonight at 7pm in the Galway Education Centre, tomorrow night at 7pm in the Maryborough Hotel, Cork City and on Thursday at 7pm at the Blackrock Education Centre, Dublin. Admission is free and booking is essential. Contact Helen on 087-1235497 or e-mail readandtalk@eircom.net
Free books for WBD
Children in primary schools throughout the country will receive book tokens on Thursday in celebration of World Book Day. These tokens can be exchanged in bookshops throughout March for one of 10 books specially produced for the event. World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries throughout the world.
Log on to www.worldbookday.com for details of activities.
Breath of fresh air
The Asthma Society of Ireland has relaunched its website to include a new section for parents of children with asthma and teachers who have children with asthma in their classes. The site also contains a section called Airplay which educates children about asthma in a fun way. See www.asthmasociety.ie.
Pyjama party
The National Children's Nurseries Association will hold its fifth annual Pyjama Day on Friday, March 28th. Over 40,000 children and 10,000 childcare staff will pledge to stay in their pyjamas on Pyjama Day to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation and Children in Hospital Ireland. Nurseries will host teddy bear picnics, pyjama parties and fun and games throughout the day. To take part in the event or receive a sponsorship pack, Tel: 01-4601138 or e-mail info@ncna.ie
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