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2012-2013
Miss L. Hamilton
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Dyslexia Friendly School
Top Tips for Parents/Carers
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Top Tip 1
Small Steps:
Dyslexic learners need to
break tasks down into
small steps to make them
more manageable
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Top Tip 2
Where to start:
If there is a difficulty in
starting a written task,
drawing a picture can
create inspiration and a
‘way in’.
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Top Tip 3
Planning:
Plan written work before
starting. Vary techniques
including mind maps, flow
charts and paragraph
planners
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Top Tip 4
Presentation:
Vary presentation of work
and try mind maps,
timelines, charts, tables,
diagrams, lists etc as well
as paragraphing
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Top Tip 5
Multisensory Learning:
People with dyslexia, learn
best through the senses;
touch, sight, sound etc.
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Top Tip 6
VAK:
Learners work in different
ways; some learn best with
visual tasks, auditory tasks
and some kinaesthetic
tasks
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Top Tip 7
VAK: Visual
Make your work visually
appealing by using
pictures, colour coding,
bold fonts etc.
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Top Tip 8
VAK: Auditory
Make use of discussion,
podcasts, films, study
groups, ‘Youtube’ clips and
revision songs
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Top Tip 9
VAK: Kinaesthetic
Try to learn through
movement i.e. Role play,
games, posters, writing
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Top Tip 10
Asking Questions:
Remember to ask for help,
try not to be embarrassed.
Someone is probably
thinking the same thing as
you.
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Top Tip 11
Discussion:
Dyslexic learners need to
get ideas ‘straight in their
heads’ before committing
to paper so discuss
homework prior to writing
it down.
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Top Tip 12
Power of own voice:
You learn best from
listening to your own voice;
encourage discussion and
recording own notes and
listening back
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Top Tip 13
Information Processing:
When reading at length
stop regularly to review
what has been read and to
recap
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Top Tip 14
Expanding Vocabulary:
Encourage learning new
words and then use them
regularly with correct use
and spelling
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Top Tip 15
Spelling Rules:
Learn spelling rules (and
exceptions) as one way to
improve spelling ability
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Top Tip 16
Spelling: Visualising
When attempting a
spelling, visualise the
alphabet and ‘draw’ the
letters out from it
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Top Tip 17
Active Learning:
When learning a new
spelling, be as active as
possible – use coloured
pens, textures, movement.
E.g. water spelling
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Top Tip 18
Spelling: LSCWC
When learning a spelling
look at it, say it, cover it
up and write it, check that
it is right
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Top Tip 19
Spelling: Repetitive
Learning
When learning a new
spelling, test yourself an
hour later, six hours later,
the next day and the next
week to commit it to long
term memory
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Top Tip 20
Active Spelling:
When learning a spelling
spell it aloud backwards
and try to write it using
non-writing hand.
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Top Tip 21
Memory:
If memory is an issue use
to do lists, check lists,
planners, diaries,
calendars etc.
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Top Tip 22
Memory Tips:
Mnemonics, acronyms,
rhymes, poems and songs
all help to remember
information
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Top Tip 23
Review Previous Learning:
Before a lesson, review
previous lesson notes to
remind what already know
and build upon that
knowledge
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Top Tip 24
Punctuation:
Read work aloud to listen
for punctuation
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Top Tip 25
Proof Reading:
Proof read your work
thoroughly – use check
list and ask someone to
help you if possible
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Top Tip 26
Handwriting:
Remember the 4P’s
1. Posture
Sit up straight, chair
tucked in, feet flat on
the floor
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Top Tip 27
Handwriting:
Remember the 4P’s
2. Pen Grip
Hold the pen firmly but
not too tight to avoid
hand cramp
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Top Tip 28
Handwriting: 4P’s
3. Paper Position
Have the paper near the
edge of the desk,
slanted slightly
depending on what
hand you write with
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Top Tip 29
Handwriting:
Remember the 4P’s
4. Presser
Lean on something when
writing, preferably an
arch such as a
ringbinder
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Top Tip 30
Cursive Script:
For clear, fluid
handwriting use the
cursive script (templates
available from G524)
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Top Tip 31
Coloured Overlays:
If you find black writing
on white paper difficult to
read, try a coloured
overlay. Available for
£1.50 from the LRC.
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Top Tip 32
Touch Typing:
Learn to Touch Type.
Touch Typing Club is on
every day 3-3.30pm. Go to
G524 for more details.
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Top Tip 33
ICT:
When reading typed notes
space text out, use a clear
font and highlight key
words in bold (avoid italics
and underlining)
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Top Tip 34
ICT Fonts:
If you struggle to read
some computer fonts, try
Comic Sans as it is the
most similar to regular
handwriting
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Top Tip 35
Reluctant Readers:
Barrington Stoke Books are
designed especially for dyslexic
learners. They have a higher
interest level than reading age
and have a carefully designed
font and coloured paper. Books
are available from the
LRC and G524.
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Top Tip 36
Fiddling:
If focus is a problem in
class, doodling can help
with listening as can stress
balls, blue tack etc.
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Top Tip 37
Rest:
Rest and sleep is very
important, the harder you
work the more tired you
get!
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Top Tip 38
Water:
Keep hydrated and drink
lots of water throughout
the day, this helps with
concentration and brain
activity
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Top Tip 39
Try Your Best:
Always try your best, learn
from your mistakes and
dream big!
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Top Tip 40
Positivity:
Be positive, don’t give up
and work hard – you’ll get
there
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Top Tip 41
Self Esteem:
Recognise strengths and
efforts as well as targets
and improvements
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Top Tip 42
Recognise strengths:
Identify strengths and use
these to support and
improve difficulties
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Top Tip 43
Be Proud:
Be proud of who you are,
don’t let people get you
down.