The other week my wife and I were discussing iPhone insurance, having hers stolen on the London Underground (mothers of small children, looking flustered due to pushchairs and baby accessories are targets for predatory gadget hunters with no scruples or courage). When the iPhone 5 came out, along with the new iPod Touch, a feature […]
The Talking Library
The day started with a phone call to Fiona Hutchinson, to unfortunately explain that I was stereotypically running late, and a bit disorientated as to where I was supposed to be. After a small amount of anxiety about finding a new place; an approximate ten minute walk from Borough station is where I found the […]
What is the point of reading? Why do we read?
What is the point of reading…? …not the place as that is a heteronym, making sure not to offend any residents. Why do we read? Learning the mechanics of reading I wasn’t assessed as dyslexic until I was in the second year of my BA Hon’s. I didn’t really read much till then; I would […]
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Disorder or Attention Difference Hyper Drive
There are many people who have done exceedingly well due to having a diagnosis of ADHD or to have been presumed to be or have been ADHD. Prominent individuals who have “come out” as having an ADHD diagnosis include: Michael Phelps, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Jim Carrey and Rory Bremner to name a few. Those […]
Cheatsheet app for learning Apple Keyboard Shortcuts
Anyone who has received assistive technology tutoring from any of NeuroKnowHow tutors, or know that we strongly advocate the use of keyboard shortcuts. Whether you are a Windows PC user on Apple Mac user, keyboard shortcuts help you to save time and also reduced the risk of developing RSI (repetitive strain injury), and carpal tunnel syndrome; […]