Welsh Dyslexia Project

Demystifying Dyslexia

Module 1

Basic Dyslexia awareness
Understanding and appreciating Dyslexia as a learning difference rather than necessarily as a difficulty
Checklists of behaviors and issues
Referral sources for assessments
Making sense of assessment details

Dyslexia Friendly Parenting

Module 2

Working with your child at home – managing learning and behaviour
Strategies to support the development of reading, spelling, writing and number
Managing behaviour
Working with your schools

Using Technology

Module 3

Using and evaluating learning materials from the web and various software houses
Awareness of a range of assistive technologies, reviews and purchase details
Strategies to harness the power of assistive technology for dyslexic learners

Learning How To Learn

Module 4

Establishing learning preferences
Using preferences to develop learning strategies
Developing study and revision skills within a Dyslexia Friendly framework

E-learning training course for Parents etc in the Teaching of Children
with Dyslexia (or similar difficulties)

The Course Director is Neil Mackay ACTION DYSLEXIA info@actiondyslexia.co.uk

He is an independent education consultant and trainer, who has previously worked as a Senior Teacher/SENCo in a large comprehensive school in North Wales. As a consultant in Dyslexia and other SEN issues, Neil originated the phrase and concept of Dyslexia Friendly Schools and has gone on to work with Education Authorities and Departments in the UK, Hong Kong and Malta.

He delivers training in schools, FE Colleges and on behalf of Local Authorities for teachers, teaching assistants and parents across the UK. Neil develops inclusive practice for pupils with dyslexia and other SEN needs with particular reference to harnessing the power of children’s multiple intelligences.

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