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BDA Dyslexia Network Presentation

This presentation aims to provide an introduction to dyslexia and neurodiversity, highlighting potential positives and challenges. It emphasizes the importance of establishing a supportive network within organizations and includes a guest speaker segment. Further information and contact details are provided for attendees.

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BDA Dyslexia Network Presentation

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  1. BDA Dyslexia Network Presentation Template Presentation Slides and Notes (initial template draft by the British Dyslexia Association) [Please also refer to the BDA Dyslexia Networks Toolkit]

  2. Agenda • Introduction • What is Dyslexia and Neurodiversity? • The good and the bad • Network • Aims • Guest Speaker • Further Information / Questions

  3. What is Dyslexia and Neurodiversity?

  4. What is Dyslexia? Potential Positives Potential Challenges Speed of processing Short-term memory Personal Organisation Sequencing Written language Word retrieval Motor skills • Creative • Innovative • Proactive • Self starter • Strong verbal communication • Problem solving • Tenacious

  5. Why do we Need a Network? • Assume your organisation has dyslexics! • Every person’s experience of dyslexia is different • There is limited awareness of neurodiversity and dyslexia • A supportive network is good for business, increasing well being and productivity

  6. Aims of the Network

  7. Guest Speaker • This could be: • Someone senior in your organisation? • Someone from your wider network? • A paid speaker form the BDA? • Make sure the speaker has a clear understanding of what is the purpose of their section and how long they have to speak

  8. Further Information • Include speakers’ names and contact details • Human Resources contact • British Dyslexia Association www.bdadyslexia.org.uk • Is there a particular place (e.g. an intranet page) people can go to, to find more information? You may want to email a link to attendees after the presentation

  9. Questions

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