From the Dyslexia Scotland Website –
What is dyslexia?
It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has dyslexia. Dyslexia exists in all cultures and across the range of abilities and backgrounds. Dyslexia often runs in the family. There is no ‘cure’ but lots of practical things can help overcome some of the barriers it presents. Dyslexia is a learning ‘difference’, which means that the brain can approach things in a different way to other people. Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate, and is different for everyone. It is not just about reading and writing and it has nothing to do with intelligence. Dyslexia is classed as a disability under the Equality Act.
Children, dyslexia and the law
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, as amended, provides the legal framework which underpins the system for identifying and addressing the additional support needs of children who face a barrier, or barriers, to their learning. This leaflet explains how the Act can support you as parents of children with dyslexia.
Click here for information leaflet
Dyslexia Information for Parents
If dyslexia is making it hard for your child to do well at school or if they are losing confidence or avoiding school work, what can you do?
Dyslexia and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
ICT can help children and adults in education, at work and at home by helping address many difficulties associated with dyslexia.
Click here for more information about how ICT can support pupils with dyslexia
Dyslexia and Self Esteem
Dyslexia is a ‘learning difference’, which means that the brain can approach things in a different way to other people. Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate and it is different for everyone.
Click here for information on dyslexia and self-esteem
Organisation and Time Management
One of the difficulties that people with dyslexia can experience is poor organisation and time management skills.
Click here for some helpful hints and tips
Dyslexia-friendly formats
When producing documents and worksheets, it is important to focus on the presentation and layout to ensure that information is easily accessible.
Click here for more information on dyslexia friendly formats
Other Useful Links:
Education Scotland – Inclusion
Scottish Government & Dyslexia
Scottish Government response to Making Sense report
CALL Scotland – Free digital voices
GTC Scotland professional Standards
Addressing Dyslexia – Free online learning modules
