|
|
|
Preface (Easy Read)
This book is essential to me.
I have learning difficulties and mental health problems.
I know how hard life can be
when people
don’t understand you. Sometimes
people
judge you instead of helping
you.
That is why I wrote this blog/
book.
I have worked with lots of groups.
I have met children, parents, teachers,
and people with disabilities. I
listened to their stories.
They helped me write this book.
This book is about real people.
People with autism, dyslexia, ADHD,
anxiety, and physical
disabilities.
It talks about how these
conditions
affect daily life. It shows how we
can support each other.
You will find stories, poems, and helpful tips. The book also has easy
words and pictures to help everyone understand.
Some parts talk
about hard things like bullying, feeling sad, or self-harm. These are real
problems for many people. If you feel upset, it is okay.
This book is for anyone who wants to learn more. It is for students,
families, teachers, and friends. You don’t need to be an expert. Just be kind
and open to learning.
Thank you for reading with me. I hope this book helps you see the
world kindly.
Sara Gorman
Table of Contents
Acts 1 to 15 (In the Order You Wrote Them)
(No changes, no re-ordering — just clean and clear.)
Act 1 – Introduction
Act 2 – Special Needs and Learning Disabilities
Act 3 – Down Syndrome and Other Conditions
Act 4 – Dyslexia
Act 5 – Dyspraxia (DCD)
Act 6 – Dysgraphia
Act 7 – Dyscalculia
Act 8 – ADHD
Act 9 – Autism / ASD
Act 10 – Mental Health
(Anxiety & Depression)
Act 11 – Epilepsy
Act 12 – Communication and
Social Skills
Act 13 – Advocacy &
Support
Act 14 – Bullying and
Respect
Act 15 – Final Lesson &
Act 16What is Easy Read
Class Reflection
1
Type
chapter title (level 2)2
Type
chapter title (level 3)3
Type
chapter title (level 1)4
Type chapter title (level 2)5
comic Structure: Acts 1 to 15 (Draft Layout)
Clean,
simple, and ready for panel planning.
Type chapter title (level 3)
STORY / NARRATIVE VERSION
Jaiden Jones walked into a classroom at
Teaching University Newport. He noticed a boy already sitting at a desk,
waiting for the lesson to start.
“Is this the disability class?” Jaiden
asked.
“Yes, it is,” the boy replied. His name
was Ben Jamieson.
Jaiden took off his coat, put his bag
down, and sat next to him quietly.
🎠STAGE / PLAY VERSION
Scene 2 – A moment later
Jaiden looks toward the door.
JAIDEN: Where’s the lecturer?
BEN: I
have no idea.
They look like they might be about to
introduce themselves to each other. Annie enters.
ANNIE: Hello,
all. I’m Annie Lewis, a Disability and Mental Health lecturer.
Easy Read Comic Script – Word Version
Title: Annie Introduces
Herself
Panel
1
Visual: Annie stands at the front of the classroom. Whiteboard behind
her. Students are seated.
Text:
Annie: “Hello everyone, my name is Annie Lewis. I’ll be your lecturer
for this session.”
Panel
2
Visual: Ben looks curious. He leans forward, asking a question.
Text:
Ben: “Do you have a learning disability yourself?”
Panel
3
Visual: Annie smiles reassuringly at Ben and the class.
Text:
Annie: “Yes, I do. I have my own experiences with learning difficulties.
That is why I am so passionate about teaching this subject.”
´
Scene 3
´
´
– “Yes, I have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Ben
– “Have you got a learning disability,
Annie”?
´
Annie Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety,
and Depression.
´
Ben –
“That’s a lot”.
´
Annie –
“I know, but in every
difficulty, there’s an ability.”
´
“Dis is the difficulty: dis is
the ability”.
´
“This is the difficulty: this
is the ability”.
´
Ben –
“What is your ability, Annie”?
´
Annie –
“I’m a writer, Artist, Lecturer, and
Mentor”.
´
Ben –
“That’s true”.
