What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills, information processing, learning difficulties, the acquisition of literacy reading, spelling, and writing skills, as well as organisational skills.
However, many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as communication, connecting, visualising, imagining, problem solving, reasoning, exploring, spatial awareness and in creative fields.
The British Dyslexia Association has adopted the Rose (2009) definition of dyslexia:
“Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory, and verbal processing speed.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.
It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points.
Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration, and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia.
A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention.”
How can I help?
I am a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher. This means I can assess your child, between the ages of 7 and 18, for their literacy gaps and struggles, to inform teaching. This will include areas of reading, writing, spelling and phonological awareness.
I can also provide specialist teaching to help support your child to fill these literacy gaps and struggles, so that they have a strong literacy basis for moving through their education.
Please note: for a Dyslexia diagnosis, you would need to see an accredited Dyslexia Assessor.
To Book:
Please complete the contact form on this website
or
Email:
[email protected]
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills, information processing, learning difficulties, the acquisition of literacy reading, spelling, and writing skills, as well as organisational skills.
However, many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as communication, connecting, visualising, imagining, problem solving, reasoning, exploring, spatial awareness and in creative fields.
The British Dyslexia Association has adopted the Rose (2009) definition of dyslexia:
“Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory, and verbal processing speed.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.
It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points.
Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration, and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia.
A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention.”
How can I help?
I am a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher. This means I can assess your child, between the ages of 7 and 18, for their literacy gaps and struggles, to inform teaching. This will include areas of reading, writing, spelling and phonological awareness.
I can also provide specialist teaching to help support your child to fill these literacy gaps and struggles, so that they have a strong literacy basis for moving through their education.
Please note: for a Dyslexia diagnosis, you would need to see an accredited Dyslexia Assessor.
To Book:
Please complete the contact form on this website
or
Email:
[email protected]
