dyslexia awareness
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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*