Dyslexia

Dyslexia can be described as a continuum of difficulties in learning to read, write and/or spell, which persist despite the provision of appropriate learning opportunities. These difficulties often do not reflect an individual's cognitive abilities and may not be typical of performance in other areas.

The impact of dyslexia as a barrier to learning varies in degree according to the learning and teaching environment, as there are often associated difficulties such as:

· auditory and /or visual processing of language-based information

· phonological awareness

· oral language skills and reading fluency

· short-term and working memory

· sequencing and directionality

· number skills

· organisational ability

Motor skills and co-ordination may also be affected.                                                                                                                               

Scottish Government
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/welfare/ASL/dyslexia

Pupil Information

Within school we offer 6-8 week blocks ongoing as required literacy intervention. Pupils work with a member of the Curriculum Support department for 1 period a week. We assess the pupils' specific areas of weakness so we can plan a specific course for each pupil.

In a number of classes there are Support for Learning Assistants who are available to help all members of the class. They can help keep a pupil on task, explain instructions, help with writing, etc.

Work within small groups within Curriculum Support to develop literacy and numeracy skills.

Pupils may be entitled to Additional Assessment Arrangements.

Pupils can have access to Read and Write Gold Software which can read information aloud. It also includes predictive typing and a visual dictionary.

If you feel that you would like support from Curriculum Support please speak with your Guidance Teacher or Ms Phillips.

Parent Information

Dyslexia highlights the way a person thinks and processes information. In Curriculum Support we aim to help students achieve their intellectual potential by supporting students' literacy development, developing key strategies and building on literacy basics so that pupils can access the Broad General Curriculum.