The right support

The result of a unique brain development, dyslexia means some students see the world differently from others. Learning styles can vary radically. Generally, students with dyslexia perform well verbally, but can find reading, writing and spelling difficult.

The following downloads will broaden your understanding of dyslexia, and how to support students at all levels:

• For more detail on dyslexia, download What is dyslexia? pdf
• Identify the signs and behaviours, download the Information for teachers pdf or How teachers can help pdf
• Comprehensive guidance, checklists, lesson plans and a reading list can be found in our Guide for teachers pdf
• For advice on presenting information download Ideas for dyslexia friendly formats pdf

Assessing Dyslexia toolkit

Our Dyslexia Assessment Working Group, chaired by Dr. Margaret Crombie, has developed an online Assessing Dyslexia toolkit for teachers and early years workers to use to assess literacy difficulties and dyslexia.

The toolkit can be viewed at the following link: http://www.frameworkforinclusion.org/AssessingDyslexia

Count Me In resource pack

The Count Me In project produced an advice and information pack for teachers, which was sent to every primary school in Scotland.

The Count Me In pack can now be found under the 'Links and Legislation' section of the Assessing Dyslexia toolkit, or click on the following link:

  http://www.frameworkforinclusion.org/AssessingDyslexia/Resources/CountMeIn2.pdf

Dyslexia at Transition

Dyslexia at Transition is an interactive DVD with information on how teachers can help young people with dyslexia transfer smoothly from primary to secondary school.

For more information and to order a copy, see www.dyslexiatransition.org

Tailored training

We offer bespoke training for educators at all levels. So whether you want to raise awareness, gain an understanding of dyslexia, or support students with learning difficulties – we can help.

Supporting Dyslexic Pupils in the Secondary Curriculum

 ‘Supporting Dyslexic Pupils in the Secondary Curriculum’ is a series of guides by Moira Thomson. Dyslexia Scotland is pleased to be able to offer the complete collection as free downloads for members. 
Click here to view further information about the Supporting Dyslexic Pupils Pack as well as the 2 new booklets on offer.

Raising awareness of hidden disabilities: Dyslexia and ASD in primary school children – a whole school approach

This research project by Kirsten Duncan and Caroline Bingham, teachers at Loanhead Primary school and Edinburgh Academy, investigates the impact of workshops and school assemblies highlighting specific hidden disabilities (Dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD) on Primary age children in nine schools.

 The report concludes that breadth of knowledge and understanding of Dyslexia and ASD was greatly increased through workshops and assemblies, particularly  in workshop participants. It was also established that there was a heightened awareness of diversity and demonstration of empathy amongst many pupils.

 There is scope for similar workshops and assemblies to be delivered throughout Scottish primary schools as part of the Health and Wellbeing aspect of the Curriculum for Excellence.

Click the following link to read the full report, which includes details of the workshops:

http://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-development/teacher-researcher-reports.aspx

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