Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

Dyslexia can mean your child may experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling and staying organised. This can make learning at home challenging, but don’t worry. There is lots of on-line advice for children and parents that can help. The ‘Addressing Dyslexia’ website, ‘Parentzone’ and Dyslexia Unwrapped are super websites, filed with helpful tips and pointers.

When approaching tasks, try to have flexible routines, it could be a good idea to start at the same time, but to build in a variety of breaks. Be prepared for changes.

Use games to help your child learn – on and off line. Dance mat typing is a great resource and can really help with speeding up the process of typing.

Short-term memory is important for reading, so try some activities where they have to remember things for example:

Memorise a list of ingredients when baking

Memorise a short shopping list

Build a 3-d shape from memory using Lego

Recall certain objects when out walking

Audio books can take away frustration and may help your child to remain interested in the story. Allowing your child to choose their own reading material can really help them to sustain their interest levels, too.

Remember that we are also here to help and support you. Please feel free to email your child’s teacher or Mrs Devlin who will be pleased to offer help and support in any way they can.

Here are some helpful websites for more information and advice:

Addressing Dyslexia – http://addressingdyslexia.org/home

Dyslexia Unwrapped – https://unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/

BBC Bitesize – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6mts4j

Parentzone – https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/additional-support/specific-support-needs/learning-environment/dyslexia/