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Leicestershire - Inspiring Pupils with Dyslexia 2013
My name is Billy. I’m 10 years old.
I am good at most sports & have lots of mates.
I also have a ‘learning difference’ - dyslexia.
Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too!
Can you name anyone here?
Billy’s Quiz Thumbs up = True / Thumbs down = False
• Only 1 or 2 people in this school have dyslexia?
• You can tell someone has dyslexia by looking at them?
• Sometimes a person with dyslexia is forgetful?
• A person with dyslexia has good ideas?
The word ‘Dyslexia’ means –
‘difficulty with words.’
Some people think it’s just about reading and writing . . . its
not!
So, what is dyslexia
- and can you ‘catch it’?
I was born with dyslexia …
. . . and I like to be an inventor.
My dad has dyslexia too.
I have to work harder at school -
- that’s a challenge and I love
challenges!
How does my dyslexia affect me?
• I’ve been slower to get goingwith reading
• Sometimes I forget things, I make lists to help me
rememberstuff
• I’m really good at sports and design.
The good things my dyslexia gives me.
Thinking up new ideas!
Solving problems . . .
I have a vivid imagination . . .
. . . I love finding out about how things work
What are YOU good at?
Successful sports people can also be dyslexic . . . some are
Olympic gold medalists.Do you know who?
You’re Fired!
Sir Alan Sugar – he is good at making lots of . . .
. . . . maybe because he has dyslexia he is more determined
Artistic…
Pablo Picasso is a world famous artist – he was also
dyslexic.
Are you inventive?
Henry Ford designed the first motor car.
He was dyslexic & a brilliant inventor.
Creative people …
Keira Knightley is a
beautiful and talented actress.
She has dyslexia – a learning difference.
You’re not alone! Millions of bright people all over the world
have dyslexia … and live great lives by working extra hard.
Who can help with reading & writing?
Your teachersYour parents/family
Check the British Dyslexia Association website:
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Anne Matthews, Snr EP, Leicestershire Psychology Service - 2013.
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