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Introduction
Whats Dyslexia Strengths and weaknesses Simulation Test Role and Responsibilities of the SNO Teaching Suggestions Successful Dyslexics
An Introduction to Dyslexia
Greek term
It means difficulty(dys) with words (lexis) Also known as Specific Developmental Dyslexia
Whats Dyslexia?
A neurological- based specific learning difficulty
cause Research confirms that it can run in the family More common in males than females (4:1)
Areas of Weaknesses
Language Acquisition
There is evidence to suggest that dyslexics have difficulty
Most common difficulty in dyslexics Difficulty in learning the relationship between letters and
Working Memory
Poor ability to hold information in their short term memory May affect mental arithmetic, remembering long list of
Sequencing
Areas of Strengths
Good reasoning skills
Creative
Think in big picture and multi-dimensional way Visual and kinaesthetic learners
ability Poor penmanship Messy work with many cancellations Letter reversals Inconsistent spelling of the same word Letter confusion Unusual sequencing of letters or words
Simulation Test
Have a go. The big brown fox had no dinner. Such was the quality of his existence
Approach to learning
As learners with dyslexia are often whole picture
thinkers ,they need to know how their new learning fit in with what they already know. They often have excellent visual spatial skills, and like to attach information to images They learn best through multisensory approach
setting Provides in-class support Screening of at risk pupils using Dyslexia Screening Kit (Junior) Sets Individualised Education Plan
attention and participate Help pupil to follow class routine Help pupil to understand lesson content Withdraw pupil for time-out if disruptive Communicate pupils need to teachers
samples, checklist or other informal assessment done Work closely with EP, LSC, teachers involved and level head for special needs
support and creating a special needs friendly environment for the pupils
Pre-Screening Procedures
Get samples of pupils work
Issue teacher and parents checklist Issue consent form to parents for approval to
Teaching Suggestions
Sit the child in front
Provide structure of lesson in advance Instructions should be sequenced clearly. Do not
give too many instructions at once. Avoid giving instructions while pupils are reading or copying. Get pupils to use highlighters to highlight key points Provide time to think, organise and complete
Teaching Suggestions
Provide positive feedback encouragement and
praise to boost self-esteem Involve peers who are -mature -helpful and sympathetic -willing -able to work within capabilities
Successful Dyslexics
Leornardo da Vinci Believed to suffer from dyslexia & ADD. He wrote his notes backwards,right to left in mirror image and his manuscript contain many spelling errors characteristic of dyslexia Thomas Edison Was thrown out of school at 12 because he was thought to be dumb. Terrible in maths, words and speech and unable to focus.
Successful Dyslexics
She remembers being called dumb and stupid because she had a lot of problems reading. She went on to be nominated for an Oscar
Whoopi Goldberg