Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus

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2. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Bishop Justus is the only BDA recognised Dyslexia Friendly School in Bromley. We are inspected every three years to ensure we are still ‘dyslexia friendly’ so it is essential we maintain dyslexia friendly practice. Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

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4. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Approximately 15% of the population carry the genetic background which makes them predisposed to SpLDs. Typically we see 4% with very serious issues and 6-8% with mild to moderate. This makes up 5-6 students per class of 30. Dyslexia alone affects 1 in 10 people making 3 in a class of 30. This is reflective in our school community. Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Do you know who is dyslexic in your classes? Miss L. Hamilton

5. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... There is an overlap of the Specific Learning Difficulties. If a student has one, they are likely to have traits of another. Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

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10. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... • It’s not all bad! • 33% of students with learning difficulties are gifted (Baum 1995) • Strengths: • Creativity • Problem solvers • Global thinkers • Good verbal communication • Motivated and persistent Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

11. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Writing What does a dyslexic find difficult about writing? Sequencing Spelling Vocabulary Working memory Frustration Proof of difficulty Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

12. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... • What can we do to help? • 4Ps • Handwriting Practice • Prompt Cards • Different ways of communicating • Discuss the purpose (esp boys) • Chunking Tasks • Encourage Proof Reading • Positive marking • Teach how to note take – leave out some words, symbols, codes, highlighter Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

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16. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Reading • Poor information processing • Poor phonic skills • Poor visual memory • Sequencing • Irlen Syndrome • Trouble decoding • Slow reading speed and lack of fluency • Motivation • Linking information • Knowing what is relevant • Comprehension Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

17. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... • How to help... • More effective to work with small groups than one to one • Must be multisensory • Phonological skills are essential • Quick feedback to improve accuracy (too many corrections, text is too difficult) • Decoding – breaking words down and sounding out the different parts • Encourage the spotting of patterns • Keep summarising – reading is only effective when they understand the content Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

18. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... • Multisensory Practice: • Auditory – repeat the words, listen to the sounds, identify the sound and the position • Visual – look at the shape of the words (use reading rulers if necessary) • Kinaesthetic – cursive script helps with the pattern of the word, play sound and movement games – natural rhythm helps with reading and writing Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

19. Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus ... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Every Learner Achieves @ Bishop Justus... Useful Resources: Barrington Stoke Books Coloured rulers and overlays Coloured pens/post it notes/highlighters Countdown Timers/Reminders/Check Lists Dyslexia @ Bishop Justus Miss L. Hamilton

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