The West Lothian Branch of Dyslexia Scotland are holding an Open Meeting on Wednesday, 30^th January 2013, from 7pm to 9pm at the Hub, Street Building, West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston.

The organisation aims to raise awareness about dyslexia and to provide information and support to adults and children with dyslexia and to their teachers, parents, employers and anyone else with an interest. Meetings are informal and friendly and everyone is welcome. As well as enhancing the knowledge base, the meetings provide an opportunity to share experience and advice.

This month the guest speaker is Anna Doherty from Dyslexia Action. Dyslexia Action offers help and support to those affected by dyslexia and literacy difficulties. This includes a range of assessment and screening services, and consultancy services for schools, colleges, universities, employers and training providers. You can find more information about them at dyslexiaaction.org.uk.

There will be an informal session before Anna’s talk where you will have an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee and perhaps pick up some information from the resource table. Everyone is welcome.

Should you wish any further information, please email dswestlothian@gmail.com or call 07944 353753.

This revised and upgraded version of the former Assessing Dyslexia Toolkit provides a resource for all who are involved in the identification and support of learners who are exhibiting difficulties with literacy.  Teachers can use the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit at varying levels depending on their existing knowledge of dyslexia and support for learning needs.  The toolkit guides users through the steps from initial identification of early signs of difficulty in literacy development putting in appropriate teaching and support, evaluating that support, and where appropriate, considering whether the term ‘dyslexia’ is appropriate.  Parents are also provided with an overview of their child’s dyslexia and tips and advice are provided on how to address dyslexia.  Information is also provided for the pupils themselves.  The toolkit can be accessed at www.addressingdyslexia.org or via the Dyslexia Scotland website at www.dyslexiascotland.org.