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When learning to read, children first have to link the shape of the word on the page with the sound it makes.
Then, when it comes to writing, they have to recreate that shape back onto paper.
For children with dyslexia, decoding these patterns and making these links can often be very difficult. As a result, they frequently fail to develop the automatic flow of writing which will help them to express themselves clearly and easily in writing.
Sally Gardiner discusses how she manages to be a dyslexic writer and whether dyslexia prevented her writing.
Henry Winkler talks about how he became an author and his learning challenges as a dyslexic writer
Henry Winkler talks about when he discovered a love of reading late in his life and career
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Clicker
Clicker Grids give learners point-and-click access to whole words, phrases, and pictures. Sentence Sets, Connect Sets, and Word Banks support writing at all levels, and creating and editing sets is easy
Movement and physical/sensory input are not just important in PE or in the playground, or therapy sessions but throughout the day for all learners.
Learning through movement is an LGfL resource that reinforces the crucial role movement plays in learning set out in 5 modules:
Understanding
why movement and sensory input is important for learning
Handwriting
handwriting warm-ups, cool-downs and exercises to support effective writing and tired hands
Focus
movement breaks in classrooms to provide sensory input and help
concentration
Sensory Circuits
to provide physical and sensory input for those who need it
Interventions
suggested activities to support different physical and sensory needs
Each module is accompanied by a range of support materials, including PowerPoint presentations video clips and printable templates.
These resources were created in partnership with an Occupational
Therapists, SEND advisors, teachers, learning support assistants, and young people in London schools.
WordQ SpeakQ is an easy-to-use and powerful literacy tool that helps young people who can type, but have trouble with writing, grammar, and spelling.
It includes Word Prediction, Speech Recognition, and Spoken Feedback.
It can be installed on staff, pupils, or school computers.
The Word Q Speak Q toolbar can be used online or offline on any program you type text into.
School staff can be assured that it can support students to maximise their written potential within lessons, and when producing work outside the classroom.
LGfL schools can download the full version of WordQ SpeakQ at no additional cost.
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