dyslexia awareness

by

Victoria Branagan

Identify different aspects of dyslexia

Identify some dyslexia-friendly resources

Understand assessments for access arrangements and reports

A syndrome of difficulties which can include problems with reading, spelling, writing, processing, memory and organisation

How can you tell if one of your students has dyslexia?

Free writing

Genetic component

Research at present suggests differences in way particular areas in the brain process information

Cannot be cured, though improvements can be made

Ask your student!

Use kinaesthetic teaching methods(learning by doing)

Use multi-sensory resources – sound, touch etc

Reading

Comprehension

Writing

Spelling

Processing and memory

Allow extra time

Acetate overlays*

Claro view*

Readability see Niace.org – readability leaflet*

Apply to text*

DARTs and various approaches

http://www.swanseagfl.gov.uk/

Questioning before and after reading/different levels of questioning

Glossary of words used in a particular subject

Reading pens*

Claroread*

Present information in different ways -Information is beautiful*

Videos

Spelling programme

Spelling strategies*

Electronic dictionary*

Extra time

Laptop/computer

Dictaphone/tape

Voice recognition

Apps on phone – on Ipad*

Assess in different ways – video, board*

Midmaps (Claro ideas)*

Sticky notes

Writing frames

Allow time for processing

Give instructions in a variety of formats

Action plan/Diary/on Moodle

Record important information on phone

What are access arrangements?

What is special consideration?

How do I/how does my student apply for an assessment for access arrangements?*

What is a report?

Report from home

Main ones – 25% extra time, reader, scribe

Normal way of working

This year to have a set date to hand in referral form

JCQ regulations*