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Dyslexia (Action (Behavioural Management (Stems from frustration, Verbal…
Dyslexia
Recognising
Alternative Way of Thinking
Definition
Constitutional in Origin
Commonly use 'Verbal' Side of Brain to Understand Words
Dyslexic learners use 'Pictorial' Side of the Brain
Takes longer to process and understand what they see
Understanding
Symptoms:
Difficulty with certain spoken language
Very poor reading
Extremely messy handwriting
Difficulty spelling very simple words
Mix up letters and figures
Poor sense of rhyme
Unsure of the sound a letter of combination of letters make
Leave letters out of words
Have great ideas but struggle to write them down
Show frustration and avoidance of simple tasks
Appear to be fatigued due to effort needed for simple tasks
Lack confidence
Misbehave due to unexpected difficulties with certain tasks
Misconceptions
Writing letters back-to-front is a symptom of dyslexia
People with dyslexia need special coloured lenses or texts.
More boys than girls have dyslexia.
People with dyslexia will never learn to read.
People with dyslexia are often gifted.
Action
IEP (Individual Education Plan)
Identify Student Need
Identify Student Strengths
Identify Areas of Improvement
Establish Short-term & Long-term goals in Learning Areas
Understand that no two students are the same
Three Key Areas of Focus
Phonological Awareness
Reading Words
Writing
Early Identification = Earlier Equitable Learning
Classroom Accommodations
Seating Plans
Music Playing while Working
Alternative Forms of Textbooks
Student Choice
Behavioural Management
Stems from frustration
Verbal Reinforcement
Verbal Praise
Verbal Reprimands
Selective ignoring of attention seeking behaviour
Stems from performance variations
Stems from poor retention of prior knowledge