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.