1. Dyslexia Awareness Week 2016
“Dyslexia Matters...”

2. What is dyslexia?
What do you know about dyslexia? What words do you think of when you think about dyslexia?

4. Are any of these familiar?

5. If you have dyslexia you may struggle with…
Reading
Writing
Maths
Spelling
Handwriting
Organisation
Telling the time

6. Do you know anyone with dyslexia?
Remember that while they may struggle in some areas, people with dyslexia can find other aspects of learning easier. Why not offer to help them if you know they are struggling?
People with dyslexia can be very clever and do amazing things. They are often very creative.

7. What are these people known for?
Can have a low level of general ability and still have a specific difficulty with reading. 7 7

8. Did you guess? Yes, they were all in Pirates of the Caribbean….
But they are also…. dyslexic
Can have a low level of general ability and still have a specific difficulty with reading. 8 8

9. Can you think of anymore famous people with dyslexia?
Can have a low level of general ability and still have a specific difficulty with reading. 9 9

10. What about these people?
Come and see the display Next to N17

12. Where to go if you want help?
Firstly you should talk to your parents or teachers and don’t be afraid to say you are having trouble with something at school
Come and see someone in the Additional Learning office (N17)
All the staff in school are here to help you

14. Useful Resources
Understanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Families, 7-11 years
Understanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Parents, Carers and Young People, secondary years
FAQs on the BDA website