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Dyslexia beyond the classroom

Dyslexia beyond the classroom. Liz Du Pre & Dr Fiona Zinovieff Miles Dyslexia Centre. Quiz format. In teams 3 rounds Round 1 - Dyslexia General Knowledge Round 2 - Difficulties and Challenges Round 3 – Trouble shooting / solutions The answers will be given at the end of rounds 1 and 3.

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Dyslexia beyond the classroom

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  1. Dyslexiabeyond the classroom Liz Du Pre & Dr Fiona Zinovieff Miles Dyslexia Centre

  2. Quiz format In teams 3 rounds • Round 1 - Dyslexia General Knowledge • Round 2 - Difficulties and Challenges • Round 3 – Trouble shooting / solutions The answers will be given at the end of rounds 1 and 3

  3. Question 1 Is dyslexia related to someone’s level of ‘general intelligence’?

  4. Question 2 True or False? Two dyslexic people may have very different profiles of strengths and weaknesses

  5. Question 3 Dyslexia is a syndrome: its not just about reading and spelling List three other typical difficulties associated with dyslexia

  6. Question 4 Can dyslexia be cured?

  7. 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

  8. Question 6 Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). Name three other SpLDs

  9. Question 7 Does dyslexia run in families?

  10. Question 8: Which of these traits are commonly found with dyslexia? Perfectionism Low self-esteem Inability to learn Anxiety about performance Task avoidance Lack of imagination Strategies to hide difficulties Low IQ Laziness Sensitivity to criticism Frustration

  11. Question 9 Is it possible to be dyslexic and not know it?

  12. Question 10 Is dyslexia a disability?

  13. Answer to Q1 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

  14. Answer to Q2 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

  15. Answer to Q3: 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

  16. Answer to Q4 Can dyslexia be cured? NO Dyslexia reflects neurological differences which are there for life – strengths and weaknesses HOWEVER individuals may find many strategies to compensate for and overcome any difficulties they experience

  17. 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

  18. Answer to Q6: Name three other SPLDs Dyslexia often overlaps with other SpLDs

  19. Answer to Q7 Does dyslexia run in families? YES There is good evidence that all the SpLDs are genetic in origin and tend to ‘run in families

  20. 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

  21. Answer to Q9 Is it possible to be dyslexic and not know it? YES All the more reason for us to be aware of it …

  22. Answer to Q10 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

  23. Write down three tasks / activities that a dyslexic person might find challenging in different ‘everyday’ settings in adult life Round 2

  24. … not just reading and spelling • Speed and accuracy of reading and writing • Short term memory difficulties • Time management & general organisation • Sequencing • Working under pressure of time • Multi-tasking • Sustained concentration • Reluctance to ask for help

  25. Round 3 • 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

  26. 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 likelydisruption that would be caused by taking the measure in question as well as • the availability of financial assistance http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

  27. Be aware of Equality Act 2010 Reasonable adjustments Disabled Students Allowance (HE) Access to Work scheme (Job Centre Plus) http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk http://www.equalityhumanrights.com http://www.dyslexia.bangor.ac.uk

  28. Thank You – DiolchynFawr Liz Du Pre : e.dupre@bangor.ac.uk Fiona Zinovieff: f.zinovieff@bangor.ac.uk Miles Dyslexia Centre, Bangor University http://www.dyslexia.bangor.ac.uk/

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