Dyslexia Lanarkshire

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Dyslexia and Us

Dyslexia and Us What do a member of the royal family, Olympic rowing champion, comedienne, retired construction worker, a job seeker, a parent, a prisoner and a vet have in common? They are among the many people who have shared their personal stories about what dyslexia means to them. Not every contributor is dy...

Kenyan dyslexia school to open on Burns Day thanks to Ayrshire fundraiser

Kenyan dyslexia school to open on Burns Day thanks to Ayrshire fundraiser Alloway Primary pupils showed off their highland dancing skills to send over to tartan-clad Kenyan students.

Family Membership | Dyslexia Scotland

Family Membership | Dyslexia Scotland Includes: subscription to Dyslexia Voice magazine one discounted place at our annual Education conference access to the members area on our website If you a ...

Says it all really. So many very clever people out there who are judged on their spelling mistakes. Things need to change.

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Our new podcast series, 'Let's Talk Dyslexia', starts today with an episode on successful transitions in education.
You can listen now for free via http://ow.ly/ePFp50LuGJV

We have had a few enquiries from parents asking if schools need to consider a private dyslexia report commissioned by parents. Please see information below from Dyslexia Scotland regarding this….

Dyslexia in the classroom…

Are you an adult who went through school feeling stupid, embarrassed and left behind? Years ago, dyslexia was rarely identified or diagnosed and there was little to no support in place.
Dyslexia is known to run in families….Know the signs to look out for because it is likely that if you struggled for all those years, your child is struggling now! Get help and make sure you access the support that is available!
Please help Dyslexia Lanarkshire to support all dyslexic people across Lanarkshire by sharing this post!
Learning is a gift for EVERYONE….let’s make sure no one gets left behind!!!

We’re kicking off Dyslexia Awareness Month together with every designer’s nightmare: Comic Sans. To find out what this controversial font has to say, visit nothingcomicaboutdyslexia.com and follow .

OCTOBER IS DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH!!!!

Let’s get Lanarkshire talking about Dyslexia and raise awareness of what signs to look for in different age groups.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST to ensure that everyone in Lanarkshire is aware of the signs to look for in their child. That way, we can make sure that every child with dyslexia is supported.

Let’s start with pre-school…

Dyslexia is often misunderstood. If you suspect you or your child has dyslexia, we are here to help.

If you think that dyslexia is affecting you or your child, we can help!

Dyslexia Lanarkshire offer assessments and tutoring for dyslexia.

We also offer work based training to raise awareness of dyslexia in the workplace.

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

If you think that dyslexia is affecting you or your child, we can help!

Dyslexia Lanarkshire offer assessments and tutoring for dyslexia.

We also offer work based training to raise awareness of dyslexia in the workplace.

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Let’s infect the world with smiles ❤️

There’s a common misconception that people with dyslexia are not smart. Olivia’s story proves this isn’t the case!

Despite preliminary testing showing that Olivia had significant issues with spelling, she was told because she got A's in her exams that she couldn't be dyslexic!

After a diagnosis at University, Olivia spoke openly about her dyslexia to create a community to help others and went on to succeed at Medical School.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3BxQewF

"But She's So Smart!" - Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Dyslexia is estimated to affect approximately 10% of the population. That’s 3 children in every classroom.
It’s important we don’t ignore the early signs and delay identifying dyslexia; This can lead to children having low self esteem and feeling demotivated at school.
Difficulties with memory, organisation, spelling, reading and writing are the key indicators. If your child is 7 or over and you have concerns about their inability to learn (despite lots of input at home and school), could they have dyslexia?

"But She's So Smart!" - Orton-Gillingham Weekly Years ago, I mentioned to someone that my daughter had dyslexia. The reply was, “But she’s so smart.” That comment made me realize that many people don’t understand dyslexia. Some Consider Dyslexia a Gift Having dyslexia does not mean you also have a lower IQ. In fact, it is often quite the ...

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Most dyslexic people are familiar with this - the day of diagnosis is a turning point in their lives. Finally...everything makes sense! Help us at Dyslexia Lanarkshire to change the world for that one person.

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It’s so important to make sure that your child is receiving support across all school subjects…not just in English.

Dyslexia Lanarkshire are now taking bookings for dyslexia assessments. Please contact us for more information or if you are concerned that your son or daughter is struggling at school due to dyslexia.
Email: [email protected] or call 07484720939

Dyslexia support for your child at school

Dyslexia Scotland run some fantastic free events for parents. Book your place on this one to get advice on working with your child's school to get the right support for your child.

Dyslexia support for your child at school Extra support for dyslexia - your child's rights

Seeing the success of other dyslexic people can motivate struggling learners. Knowing that other people have succeeded despite their dyslexia can lead to a new determination in our children and pupils.
Finding a few minutes to discuss this with your class or with your child will let them know that you expect great things of them. For dyslexic learners, knowing that someone believes in you can often be the stepping stone that is needed to achieve great things!
Happy Friday everyone!

Thank you for your support in helping Dyslexia Lanarkshire to achieve our aim of raising awareness of dyslexia and dyscalculia. Please continue to share our posts to help us to reach out to anyone who would benefit from the support we can offer.
Let's make sure everyone in Lanarkshire has access to the educational help they need to achieve their dreams!

Dyslexia Lanarkshire are now taking bookings for dyslexia assessments. Please contact us for more information or if you are concerned that your son or daughter is struggling at school due to dyslexia.
Email: [email protected] or call 07484720939

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE - MadeByDyslexia Interview

Darcey Bussell gives a brilliant insight into being dyslexic…”Hiding in a cupboard was my way of avoiding the relentless struggle of lessons at primary school. For many years the teachers thought I was being lazy.”

https://youtu.be/_6tRLwR2QEs

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE - MadeByDyslexia Interview Inspirational interview with world renowned ballerina Dame Darcey Bussell on being .About Made By Dyslexia: We’re a global charity led by succ...

At Dyslexia Lanarkshire, we are discussing not only the impact that dyslexia can have on life and learning, but the vital strategies that teachers and parents can use to support each of the individual strategies

We have already spoken about "What dyslexia is not" in a recent post, so let's discuss what it actually is!

Our range of scenarios starts with REMEMBERING INSTRUCTIONS. Issues with working memory mean that people with dyslexia often struggle to hold on to several pieces of information at the same time.

Yet, how often as a parent do we tell our children to do more than one thing at the same time? I'm definitely guilty of saying "Can you go brush your teeth then put your shoes on? Oh and make sure you put your packed lunch in your bag!"

Or as a teacher, "once you're seated if you can put you jotter on desk, take jackets off please and put bags on the floor. The session started is on the whiteboard!" 😳😳😳

When we have moved on to the third instruction, the first one has fallen off the proverbial "instruction shelf" in the brain." This is an example of poor working memory.
The strategies below will help dyslexic children, pupils and adults. They can also be used in emloyer/ employee situation across every industry.

Dyslexia Lanarkshire, based in Airdrie, can provide support and advice to families living with dyslexia and can offer dyslexia assessments and tutoring across Lanarkshire.
Please get in touch for more information.
Telephone: 07484 720939
Email: [email protected]