Dyslexia Explained: What’s It Like Being Dyslexic?

An animated film created by the company ‘Nessy’ highlighting the negative impact arising from unidentified dyslexia and how things can improve. Please note that this film is not set within the Scottish context of curriculum for excellence and collaborative assessment however it provides useful information to support professional reflection.

Hidden Potential

‘Hidden Potential’ a new short film on dyslexia to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month (October 2016)  made by Eamonn McMahon, with some support from the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.

The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind – Dean Bragonier – TEDx Talks

Dean Bragonier offers a different take on Dyslexia. By looking at the unique mindset of Dyslexics as a strength, Dean reframes a perceived weakness as a powerful tool and teaches us all an important lesson about the power of an open mind.

Dystalk

Dystalk is a website designed for parents in England but may be of help to Scottish practitioners. The website provides short videos featuring talks on a range of topics by leading academics.

What is Dyslexia?

Supporting Children

Helping Dyslexics with Reading and Spelling

Helping Dyslexic Children with Spelling

OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Open University runs free courses on dyslexia. You need to sign up for a free account before you can access this full course. If you require further support in signing up for this course contact SMT at your school.

An introduction to dyslexia and inclusive practice

This course is estimated to take 3 hours but can be completed over several sessions and weeks.

https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=109997

 

Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

This course is estimated to take 10 hours but can be completed over several sessions and weeks.

https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=132587