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Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

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The Dyslexia/SpLD Trust | The Literacy and Dyslexia-SpLD Professional Development Framework. Patoss | The professional association of teachers of students with specific learning difficulties. Dyslexia Assistive Technology. How FE and HE Tutors Can Help- About Dyslexia- The British Dyslexia Association. Colleges of Further and Higher Education have policies for disability awareness and support, including dyslexics. Details are usually on college websites. It is hoped that dyslexic individuals will contact the college Disability Officer and will discuss their individual situations with department staff. However, some dyslexic students may not have been identified or may not want to declare their disability, so staff need to have some general awareness.

Changes to accommodate the dyslexic student will improve the learning environment for all students. Dyslexia has not prevented students from achieving excellent results, at all levels. 1. A marked discrepancy between ability and the standard of work being produced. The pressures of studying can lead to a high level of anxiety. Dyslexic people are often excellent problem solvers. The student needs a sensitive approach; a chance to talk, to know you are listening and understand. 2. In lectures. Be aware of your language. Assessing achievement.

Dyslexia International - sharing expertise. Basics for teachers takes 20 – 25 hours. Users are advised to work in pairs to create enriched learning through discussion and shared experiences. It can be adapted to local linguistic and cultural requirements. This online learning course is an efficient and cost-effective solution for education authorities looking to reduce the rate of exam failure and to increase employability. 10 % of students with poor reading and writing skills, memory and organization risk life-long illiteracy and dependency on the state unless they are taught by trained teachers, the earlier the better, who know how to adapt their method of instruction to specific learning needs. The course, also available in print-out versions in English and French, is now being widely and effectively introduced into pre- and in-service teacher-training programmes in over 30 countries throughout the world. Ministries are listed in 'Country by Country Contacts'.

The course consists of three sections: QM%20Further%20Education. British Dyslexia (BDAdyslexia) sur Twitter. Dyscalculia Symptoms - Talks - dysTalk. ADHD Partnership Support Pack. Helping Children With Maths Difficulties - Talks - dysTalk. What are Specific Learning Difficulties | About Dyslexia | The British Dyslexia Association. Specific Learning Difficulties (or SpLDs), affect the way information is learned and processed. They are neurological (rather than psychological), usually run in families and occur independently of intelligence. They can have significant impact on education and learning and on the acquisition of literacy skills. SpLD is an umbrella term used to cover a range of frequently co-occurring difficulties, more commonly: Dyslexia. Dyspraxia/DCD. Dyscalculia. A.D.D/A.D.H.D. SpLDs can also co-occur with difficulties on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger Syndrome. Be aware that similar terminology can lead to confusion.

In general, a student may be diagnosed with a SpLD where there is a lack of achievement at age and ability level, or a large discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability. An untrained observer may conclude that a student with a SpLD is ‘lazy‘, or ‘just not trying hard enough’. Types of Specific Learning Difficulty. A.D.H.D/A.D.D. Some common characteristics of SpLDs.