dyslexia beyond the classroom

Liz Du Pre & Dr Fiona ZinovieffMiles Dyslexia Centre

Dyslexiabeyond the classroom

In teams3 rounds

Round 1 - Dyslexia General KnowledgeRound 2 - Difficulties and ChallengesRound 3 – Trouble shooting / solutions

The answers will be given at the end of rounds 1 and 3

Quiz format

Is dyslexia related to someone’s level of ‘general intelligence’?

Question 1

True or False?

Two dyslexic people may have very different profiles of strengths and weaknesses

Question 2

Dyslexia is a syndrome: its not just about reading and spelling

List three other typical difficulties associated with dyslexia

Question 3

Can dyslexia be cured?

Question 4

Question 5: Which of these famous people are dyslexic

Richard Branson Steven Spielberg Cher Jamie Oliver Tom Cruise Thomas Edison Henry Ford Steve Jobs (Apple) Guy Ritchie Orlando Bloom Richard Rodgers

Steven Redgrave Eddie Izzard Robbie Williams Scott Quinnell Theo Paphitis (Dragons Den) Walt Disney Keira Knightley Ingvar Kamprad (IKEA) Agatha Christie Sir Jackie Stewart Duncan Goodhew

Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD).

Name three other SpLDs

Question 6

Does dyslexia run in families?

Question 7

Question 8: Which of these traits are commonly found with dyslexia?

PerfectionismLow self-esteemInability to learn Anxiety about

performance Task avoidanceLack of imagination

Strategies to hide difficulties Low IQ LazinessSensitivity to criticism Frustration

Is it possible to be dyslexic and not know it?

Question 9

Is dyslexia a disability?

Question 10

Is dyslexia related to someone’s level of ‘general intelligence’?

NO

People may have low or high IQs, and varying patterns of strength accompanying the ‘difficulties’ they experience

Answer to Q1

Two dyslexic people may have very different profiles of strengths and weaknesses

TRUE Everyone has different patterns of strength and

weakness, and will have had different experiences which affect their skills, abilities and confidence

Answer to Q2

List three other typical difficulties associated with dyslexia?

Varying degrees of difficulty with speed and accuracy of reading and writing

Short term memory difficulties Problems with time management & general

organisation Sequencing Problems working under pressure of time Multi-tasking Difficulty with sustained concentration

Answer to Q3:

Can dyslexia be cured?

NO

Dyslexia reflects neurological differences which are there for life – strengths and weaknessesHOWEVER individuals may find many strategies to compensate for and overcome any difficulties they experience

Answer to Q4

Answer to Q5: ALL of these famous people are dyslexic

Richard Branson Steven Spielberg Cher Jamie Oliver Tom Cruise Thomas Edison Henry Ford Steve Jobs (Apple) Guy Ritchie Orlando Bloom Richard Rodgers

Steven Redgrave Eddie Izzard Robbie Williams Scott Quinnell Theo Paphitis (Dragons Den) Walt Disney Keira Knightley Ingvar Kamprad (IKEA) Agatha Christie Sir Jackie Stewart Duncan Goodhew

Answer to Q6: Name three other SPLDs

Dyslexia often overlaps with other SpLDs

Does dyslexia run in families?

YES

There is good evidence that all the SpLDs are genetic in origin and tend to ‘run in families

Answer to Q7

Answer to Q 8 Which of these traits are known to

be commonly associated with dyslexia?

Low self-esteem Perfectionism Anxiety about performance Task avoidance Sensitivity to criticism Frustration Strategies to hide difficulties

NOT Inability to learn NOT Low IQ NOT Laziness NOT Lack of imagination

stress

makes dyslexia worse

leads to heightened

stress

dyslexic difficulties

Is it possible to be dyslexic and not know it?

YES

All the more reason for us to be aware of it …

Answer to Q9

Is dyslexia a disability?

Legally - YES - if it has

......a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Answer to Q10

Round 2

Write down three tasks /

activities that a dyslexic

person might find challenging

in different ‘everyday’ settings

in adult life

… not just reading and spelling

Speed and accuracy of reading and writingShort term memory difficultiesTime management & general organisationSequencingWorking under pressure of timeMulti-taskingSustained concentrationReluctance to ask for help

Swap the difficulties and challenges you identified in round two with another table

Your task is to generate Solutions and/or strategies For the challenges your neighbours have identified

Round 3

What is reasonable?Mark suggested solutions out of 10 (total = 30)What is considered reasonable will depend on all the

circumstances of the case including:the size of an organisation and its resources, what is practicable, the effectiveness of what is being proposed and the likely disruption that would be caused by taking

the measure in question as well as the availability of financial assistance http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

Be aware of

Equality Act 2010Reasonable adjustmentsDisabled Students Allowance (HE)Access to Work scheme (Job Centre Plus)

http://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukhttp://www.equalityhumanrights.comhttp://www.dyslexia.bangor.ac.uk

Thank You – Diolch yn Fawr

Liz Du Pre : e.dupre@bangor.ac.ukFiona Zinovieff: f.zinovieff@bangor.ac.uk

Miles Dyslexia Centre, Bangor Universityhttp://www.dyslexia.bangor.ac.uk/