Specific Learning Difficulties: General
If you have concerns with a child's literacy/numeracy development
and feel they may benefit from Learning Support, the Learning Difficulties
Team can be accessed via the SENCo at your school who should contact
either:
Neath Port Talbot LEA
SENAAT, Neath Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot.
Swansea LEA
Behaviour and Learning Support Team Leader, Dan-y-Coed House, Swansea.
Dyslexia:
What is it and What should we do?
Issues raised are: definitions, underlying
factors, assessments and supporting children with dyslexia.
Characteristics
of Dyslexia
Most dyslexics will exhibit about ten of
the following traits and behaviours.
Dyslexia
Help
Help with the teaching of dyslexic students,
by providing useful tips and teaching ideas, and links to other
useful sites for dyslexia teaching, assessment and resources.
Classroom
Management
Information on how the class teacher can
help the dyslexic pupils while they also teach everyone else.
Teaching
and Dyslexia
Useful web sites for teachers.
Supporting
Children in the Classroom
A guide for teachers and parents.
Resources
for Class Teachers
Excellent ideas for worksheets, c-v-c words,
long vowels etc. Printable once completed.
Dyslexia
Online
An online magazine offering new perspectives
on dyslexia with information and resources for helping dyslexic
pupils and students.
Dyslexia:
Some Tips for Teachers
Recognising dyslexia, identifying some common
misconceptions, and acknowledging the dyslexic’s strengths.
Bright
Solutions for Dyslexia
Sharing the latest research results with
those who need to know. Provides a wealth of information on the
historical perspective of dyslexia, characteristics, assessments
and strategies.
Advanced
Learning Science (ALS)
ALS has developed a breakthrough computer
programme called BrightStar to help dyslexics improve their literacy
skills.
Training
Courses at The Dyslexia Institute
The DI runs Accredited Courses for those
wishing to specialise in dyslexia.
Dyslexia-net
The UK's first independent online community
for the dyslexic teenager with up-to-date dyslexic news, chat rooms
and forums.
Famous
People with Dyslexia
Famous people thought to have dyslexia or
other learning difficulties.
Dyslexia
Parent Resource
Provides advice to parents on dyslexic characteristics
with plenty of information and resources on how to support your
dyslexic child.
Principles
of Assessment
A succinct article which provides an overview
of the assessment process, underlying ability, educational attainment
and diagnostic testing.
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