Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia?
Scottish Working Definition of Dyslexia
Dyslexia can be described as a lifelong range of difficulties in learning to read, write and/or spell, which persist despite the provision of appropriate learning opportunities.
These difficulties often do not reflect an individual's cognitive abilities and may not be typical of performance in other areas. The impact of dyslexia as a barrier to learning varies in degree according to the learning and teaching environment.
Common Difficulties
Reading, writing and spelling
Auditory and/or visual processing of language-based information
Phonological awareness
Oral language skills and reading fluency
Short-term and working memory
Sequencing and directionality
Number skills
Organisational ability
Motor skills and co-ordination may also be affected
Identifying Dyslexia at Williamwood
At Williamwood, we have the ability to investigate and identify dyslexia. This is a robust and in depth process which may involve
Conversations with the young person
Engagement with teaching staff and parents/carers
A two stage assessment process
Involvement from an Educational Psychologist
We currently have a small team to complete this process. A general timescale, from initial concerns to a decision, is up to 1 year.
For more information please email :
mailwilliamwood@williamwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk
How do we support dyslexia?
Some common examples of support for dyslexia at Williamwood are :
Provision of ICT hardware (Laptops, Chromebooks)
Access to ICT reading and writing support (IVONA, Co-writer)
Speech-to-text software (available on Google, Microsoft, mobile devices and tablets)
Collaboration with teaching staff to discuss appropriate support strategies in class
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