Dyslexia - Awareness, Strengths, and Challenges
"Learn about Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland, the common learning difference that impacts 1 in 10 people. Explore dyslexic strengths and challenges, understand invisible dyslexia, and discover ways to support individuals with dyslexia. Watch a powerful short film portraying the journey of a dyslexic pupil in a world of books. Reflect on what dyslexia looks like from a dyslexic's viewpoint and find out how you can help by being supportive, helpful, understanding, and respectful."
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Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland 1-7 November 2021
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is common The brain simply works in a different way Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence Everyone with dyslexia is different
How many people have dyslexia? 1 out of every 10 people have dyslexia
Invisible Dyslexia
Short Film: 'I am dyslexic' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1b2rHh FajE A dyslexic pupil falls into a world made entirely out of books. All alone, he faces the mountain of education. Those with learning differences should be proud of who they are and should never be made to feel alone. The film uses strong metaphors to portray these emotions, as we follow a little boy called Johan who climbs a mountain in a world made of books.
Have a think about what dyslexia looks like from the viewpoint of someone who is dyslexic and draw your image in the worksheet provided.
How can you help? 1 2 3 4 Be supportive Be helpful Be understanding Be respectful
