Dyslexia Awareness
Week 2014
“Dyslexia Matters...”
What is dyslexia?
What do you know about
dyslexia?
What words do you think of
when you think about
dyslexia?
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Some children with dyslexia
may struggle with…
• Reading
• Writing
• Maths
• Spelling
• Handwriting
• Organisation
• Telling the time
Do you know these books?
What have these two authors
got in common?
• Both of them have dyslexia
• Both of them have used their creative
side to write books for children
• Do you like reading? Why not try
writing your own book?
• You could write it about a funny day
you had or about your family
Do you know anyone
with dyslexia?
• Remember that while they may
struggle with some areas, people with
dyslexia can find other aspects of
learning easier. Why not offer to help
them if you know they are struggling?
• People with dyslexia can be very
clever and do amazing things. They
are often very creative.
What are these people
known for?
Did you guess?
• Yes, they were all in Pirates of the
Caribbean….
• But they are also…. dyslexic
Can you think of anymore
famous people with dyslexia?
What about these people?
Where to go if you want help?
• Firstly you should talk to your parents or
teachers and don’t be afraid to say
you are having trouble with something
at school
• If they aren’t sure what to do, you can
ask them to call the British Dyslexia
Association helpline on 0333 405 4567
as they can give friendly advice
Useful Resources
• Understanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Families,
7-11 years
• Understanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Parents,
Carers and Young People, secondary years
• FAQs on the BDA website
Thank you!
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