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Information for dyslexicstudents

Dr David Pollak

De Montfort UniversityLeicester, UK


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Dyslexia is ?

a neurological deficit

a disability

a memory problem a contrast between your intelligence

and your academic skills

part of neurodiversity a preference for holistic thinking

something to campaign about

part of the normal range of brains


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Ways of thinking

linear

two-dimensional

three-dimensional

visual

global oral/aural

interactive


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Left hemisphere

Good short term memory

Thinks in words

Remembers sequences

Takes in information stepby step

Looks for cause and effect

Relies on induction andanalysis

Is time conscious

Right hemisphere

Relies on personalassociations toremember

Thinks in images

Remembers patternsTakes in parts in terms of

whole

Looks for simultaneous

connectionsIs good at synthesis and

intuitive links

Is space conscious


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visual/

spatial

thinking

imagination/

emotion

holistic

thinking

colour,

pattern,

design

practical/

concrete

thinking

creative

problem-

solving

intuitive

understanding

language

logic

analysis

details

numbers

sequencing

abstract

thinking


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What is dyslexia?

It means difficulty with words

People who are identified as dyslexic

may have difficulty with reading,spelling, understanding language theyhear, or expressing themselvesclearly in speaking or in writing

Its a kind of brain with manystrengths too


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UK dyslexia assessment

framework (education) Family and learning history Curriculum information Psychometric tests Word recognition test Non-word reading test Spelling test Phonological assessment Miscue analysis Reading/listening comprehension test Free writing


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Things you may struggle with (1)

Reading (speed, understanding)

Concentration

Spelling and grammar

Physical coordination and handwriting

Remembering information Organising and planning


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2) River effect

4) Whirlpool effect3) Glare effect

1) Pattern glare effect


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5) Overlap effect 6) Disappearing lines effect

7) Floating lines effect


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Things you may struggle with (2)

Working within time limits

Thinking and working in sequences

Visual difficulties such as blurring ofprint

Emotional stress

Social anxiety


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They can also do this:

Annotate reading lists

Provide material on disk

Type assignment feedback

Colour-code course guides


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Lecturers can help with writing:

Display new terminology

Provide handouts for annotation

Allow time for copying from the screen Set unambiguous titles

Give clear content criteria

Give feedback on drafts in first year Separate feedback on content &

presentation


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Lecturers can help with talking

and listening: Be patient

Be prepared to repeat instructions

Use facilitative questioning

Encourage use of recording machines

Give clear assessment criteria forpresentations

Encourage visual communication


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Lecturers can help with numbers:

Give phone numbers the French way

Check that numbers have been

written correctly Provide long numbers on paper

Use technical support e.g. talkingcalculators


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Lecturers can help with

personal organisation: Ask you what will help Provide simple maps, plans or

diagrams In signs, use colour and graphics Supplement oral instructions with

simple written ones Provide information online or on disk Avoid assignment clustering


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Lecturers can help with

emotional issues: Avoid public discussion of dyslexia Be aware that aggressive behaviour

may mask anxiety Demonstrate awareness/acceptance

of dyslexia, particularly the stress

aspects Refer to you to Counselling service

But: Students should not blame

dyslexia for everything!


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questionsto ask

about a

book

are theresub-

headings?

are therediagrams?

is there a

sectioncalled'summary'?

is there asection called'introduction'?

is there agoodcontents

list?

is there agood

index?

what do Iwant fromthis book?


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I cannot think of anything more unfair than to treat allstudents as if they are the same, when they so

manifestly are not (Lewis Elton)

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