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Build up examples of different ways and strategies for making reasonable adjustments Viewed
Build up examples of different ways and strategies for making reasonable adjustments for learners with dyslexia/SpLD across settings under the Equalities Act 2010
Observing and noting developing language and learning Viewed
Read and work through the information and activities on the web-sites below
Developing links with other professionals Viewed
Develop links with a literacy specialist in your setting to discuss possible opportunities to work with learners with dyslexia/SpLD.
Exploring the difference between receptive and expressive language development Viewed
Explore the following pages to develop your understanding of the sequence of language and literacy development, the differences between receptive and expressive language and phonological awareness and phonological processing.
Considering factors affecting language and literacy development Viewed
Read the ‘I Can’ brochure on Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Literacy Difficulties and consider the range of factors that might be affecting language and literacy development in one of your learners.
Challenges with maths experienced by learners with dyslexia or SpLD Viewed
Use the websites below to learn more about how dyslexia/SpLD can affect the learning of maths
Identify impact through lesson observation Viewed
Follow and observe a learner with dyslexia for a lesson(or a day) to begin to identify how dyslexia may affect different aspects of the learning experience inside and outside of the classroom.
Benefits of multisensory teaching Viewed
Run a CPD session for colleagues to demonstrate and explain the benefits of multisensory teaching methods for learners with dyslexia/SpLD.
Overlap of differing SpLDs and their impact Viewed
Observe a learner with two or more specific learning difficulties to identify the overlap of the different features and their impact.
Co-occurring difficulties Viewed
Listen to the recorded webinar and make notes. Select a learner that you work with and consider how co-occuring difficulties may be affecting this learner's literacy skills