The aim of this webinar is to augment the national Dyslexia Toolkit by identifying the processes and procedures used in Argyll and Bute schools while also identifying good sources of information for teachers.

Resources (click to open)

• Assessing Dyslexia Toolkit - https://addressingdyslexia.org/

• Alternative Assessment Arrangements - Assessment arrangements guide for learners - SQA

• Word Talk – talking word processor – www.wordtalk.org.uk

• Natural Reader – multipurpose text to speech program – www.naturalreaders.com

• Scottish Voice – high quality voice with Scottish accent – www.thescottishvoice.org.uk

• Text Type Programme on Doorway Online (non-cartoon) –  www.doorwayonline.org.uk/texttype.html

• Tux Type – arcade style typing game – https://tux-typing.jaleco.com

• Audacity – www.audacity.sourceforge.net/dowload

• What to look for - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bN0qLTP0yx0oj8Cf7q0iS8WiXAfsyGOI/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117326649428090573319&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Pupil Checklist for dyslexia - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SYIGh5qPviCkGu0RrpKrPKqRPT51y0t5/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117326649428090573319&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Parental Checklist for dyslexia - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13VjQoxkXW6ijGnCiJ5KIFYGtLtUisYmN/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117326649428090573319&rtpof=true&sd=true 

• Collaborative Assesment - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CXzyi_wQlUwh4-U8g4U3Z4sqJ99A4Ss0/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117326649428090573319&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Resources for parents and carers

• Dyslexia Scotland https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/

• Dyslexia Assist https://dyslexia-assist.org.uk/

• Nessy www.nessy.com

• See Dyslexia Differently by British Dyslexia Association - See dyslexia differently - YouTube

• 10 Dyslexia Myths: Understanding Dyslexia by Nessy - 10 Dyslexia Myths | Understanding Dyslexia - YouTube

• Dyslexia Explained: What’s it like being dyslexic by Nessy - Dyslexia Explained | What's It Like Being Dyslexic? | Understand Dyslexia - YouTube

Resources for children and young people

• My Dyslexic Mind – A Newsround Special by BBC - My Dyslexic Mind A Newsround Special BBC - Google Search

• Dyslexia: Make a difference – Pupil Perspective by BBC - Dyslexia: Make a difference - Pupil perspective - BBC Teach

Cognitive and Behavioural Approached in Education, Webinar 1, is an introduction to using skills, tools and ideas from the psychological approach in everyday practice. 

This Webinar introduces the concept of cognitive and behavioural approaches, the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour,  then focuses on the core elements of ‘thinking errors’ and intervention tools to identify negative and positive thinking cycles. 

Resources (click to open)

•  Negative and positive thinking cycle worksheet 

Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches in Education, Webinar 2, introduces the Socratic Dialogue method for having ‘guided discovery’ conversations with children and young people who are stuck in negative thinking cycles. 

Observe how the method targets the thinking errors introduced in Webinar 1 and gently guides the young person towards an alternative and more positive perspective of their situation. For a summary of the various types of Socratic questions, follow (insert link).

Resources (click to open)

• Socratic Dialogue Exemplar

• Socratic Questions Exemplars

Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches in Education, Webinar 3, takes a deeper dive into both methods from Webinar 1 and 2. 

A unique ‘cognitive restructuring’ tool is provided to assist your conversations with a child or young person as you help them to alter their skewed and negative thinking regarding a challenging situation that they face.  A blank tool can be download (insert link).

Resources (click to open)

• Cognitive Restructuring Tool 

Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches in Education, Webinar 4, moves the emphasis from negative thoughts to negative, anxious and avoidant behaviour by introducing the use of avoidance hierarchies and graded exposure. 

Where the child or young person’s negativity is founded on fear or anxiety (as is often the case in school avoidance), this approach is very successful in helping the child or young person to overcome the fearful situation.  There is a guidebook attached to this webinar which can be downloaded (insert link).

Resources (click to open)

• Graded Exposure Guide Booklet

Short video discussing the DDP Practice Model from the 2022 Trauma Conference with Dan Hughes and Edwina Grant.

Webinar developed by Lisa Myburgh for Argyll and Bute Educational Psychology Service on Emotion Coaching.

Webinar developed by Anne-Marie McBlain for Argyll and Bute Educational Psychology Service on Solution Focused Conversations.

Webinar developed by Carly Fitzsimmons for Argyll and Bute Educational Psychology Service on Understanding Neurodevelopmental Conditions: ADHD