leicestershire - inspiring pupils with dyslexia 2014 my name is billy. i’m 13 years old. i am good...
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Leicestershire - Inspiring Pupils with Dyslexia 2014
My name is Billy. I’m 13 years old.
I am good at most sports & have lots of mates.
I also have a ‘learning difference’ - dyslexia.
Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too!
Can you name anyone here?
Dyslexia Quiz Thumbs up = True / Thumbs down =
False
• Only 1 or 2 people in this school have dyslexia.
• You can tell someone has dyslexia because they look different.
• People with dyslexia are ‘slow learners’.
• A person with dyslexia has good ideas.
The word ‘Dyslexia’ means –
‘difficulty with words.’
Some people think it’s just about reading and writing . . . its
not!
So, what is dyslexia - and can you ‘catch it’?
I was born with dyslexia …
. . . and I want to be a scentist.
My dad has dyslexia too.
I have to work harder at school -
- that’s a challenge and I love
challenges!
How does my dyslexia affect me?
• I’ve been slower to get goingwith reading
• Sometimes I forget things, I make lists to help me
rememberstuff
• I’m really good at sports and design.
The good things my dyslexia gives me.
Thinking up new ideas
Solving problems . . .
I have a vivid imagination . . .
. . . & I love finding out about how things work.
What are YOU good at?
Successful sports people can also be dyslexic . . . some are
Olympic gold medalists.Do you know who?
You’re Fired!
Sir Alan Sugar – is a successful businessman & he is
a dyslexic learner
. . . . maybe because he has dyslexia he is more determined
Artistic…
Pablo Picasso is a world famous artist – when
younger he struggled with literacy
Henry Ford designed the first motor car.
He was a dyslexic learner & also a brilliant inventor.
Creative people…
Keira Knightley is a
beautiful and talented actress.
She has dyslexia – a learning ‘difference’.
You’re not alone! Millions of bright people all over the world
have dyslexia … and live great lives by working extra hard.
Who can help with reading & writing?
Your teachersYour parents/family
More ideas
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Anne Matthews, Snr EP, Leicestershire Psychology Service - 2014.