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1. What is Dyslexia? 🎓
POWERPOINT: What is Dyslexia?
Slide 1 –
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
is a learning difference
Affects:
Reading
Spelling
Writing
Not
linked to intelligence
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Dyslexia
is about how the brain processes language, not ability.
Slide 2 –
Key Definition
A
specific learning disability
Affects
reading and spelling
Varies in
severity
Influenced
by:
Genetics
Brain
development
Environment
Slide 3 –
Core Features
📖
Reading
Slow
reading
Difficulty
decoding
✍️
Spelling
Frequent
errors
Difficulty
remembering patterns
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Language
Weak
sound processing
Memory
difficulties
Slide 4 –
Common Characteristics
Mixing up
sounds
Slow
reading development
Trouble
following instructions
Difficulty
learning new words
Slide 5 –
Brain Differences
Difficulty
processing sounds
Uses
alternative reading pathways
Differences
in language networks
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Brains
are different—not defective.
Slide 6 –
Causes & Risk Factors
Genetic
(runs in families)
Neurodevelopmental
differences
Environmental
factors
Early
language delays
Slide 7 –
Types of Dyslexia
Phonological
Surface
Mixed
Acquired
Slide 8 –
Diagnosis
Reading
assessments
Language
testing
Developmental
history
Identified
on a spectrum
Slide 9 –
Misconceptions
❌
Not low intelligence
❌
Not laziness
❌
Not a vision problem
Slide 10
– Impact on Learning
Reading
difficulty
Lower
confidence
Slower
academic progress
Slide 11
– Support
Phonics-based
teaching
Structured
literacy
Assistive
technology
Extra
time in exams
Slide 12
– Key Message
Dyslexia
= difference, not deficit
Support
leads to success
Everyone
learns differently
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EASY READ VERSION (SYMBOL-FRIENDLY)
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
affects reading and writing
It is not
about intelligence
📖
Reading
Reading
can be slow
Words are
hard to understand
✍️
Writing
Spelling
can be difficult
Words may
be mixed up
🧠
Thinking
Sounds in
words are harder to process
❗
Important
Not lazy
Not
“stupid”
Not a
vision problem
🛠️ Help
Extra
time
Reading
support
Technology
⭐
Key Message
Everyone
learns differently
Support
helps people succeed
🧩
ACTIVITY IDEAS
1.
Simulation Activity
Give
participants:
A
scrambled text passage
👉
Ask them to read it
Discuss:
How did
it feel?
What
helped?
2. Match
the Difficulty
Slow
reading → Reading difficulty
Forgetting
instructions → Memory
3. Myth
vs Fact
Dyslexia
= laziness ❌
Dyslexia
= language processing difference ✅
4.
Strategy Brainstorm
What
helps someone with dyslexia?
🗣️ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Understanding
What is
dyslexia?
Does it
affect intelligence?
Practice
What
classroom/workplace adjustments help?
Why is
phonics important?
Reflection
How might
dyslexia affect confidence?
How can
we promote inclusion?
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TRAINER SCRIPT
Dyslexia
is a neurodevelopmental difference
It mainly
affects language processing
It exists
on a spectrum
Support
must be structured and individualized
Focus on
strengths and access
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LEVEL 1 QUIZ (WITH ANSWERS)
Questions
What does
dyslexia affect?
True or
False: Dyslexia affects intelligence
Name one
difficulty associated with dyslexia
Name one
type of dyslexia
Name one
support strategy
Answers
Reading,
writing, spelling
False
Slow
reading / spelling difficulty
Phonological
/ Surface
Phonics /
extra time
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WORKBOOK / HANDOUT CONTENT
Fill in
the blanks:
Dyslexia
affects __________
It is not
linked to __________
Short
Answer:
What
support would help in school?
Scenario:
A
student:
Reads
slowly
Struggles
with spelling
👉
What support would you provide?
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teaching strategies module
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POWERPOINT:
Famous People with Dyslexia
Slide 1 –
Introduction
Many
successful people have Dyslexia
Dyslexia
affects reading, writing, and spelling
It does
not affect intelligence
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Dyslexia
often brings strengths like creativity and problem-solving.
🎓
POWERPOINT: Famous People with Dyslexia (Extended Educational Version)
This
expanded module is ideal for:
Schools
Colleges
Disability
awareness training
Neurodiversity
workshops
Confidence
and self-esteem sessions
Dyslexia
awareness events
The idea
is not to “prove” dyslexia creates genius, but to show that dyslexia does not
prevent achievement.
The
widely referenced Wikipedia compilation and dyslexia advocacy resources include
people from film, science, sport, politics, business, music, and literature.
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SLIDE STRUCTURE
Slide 1 –
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
affects:
Reading
Spelling
Writing
Language
processing
It is not
linked to intelligence
Many
people with dyslexia develop strong creativity and problem-solving skills
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Dyslexia
affects how the brain processes written language—not a person’s potential.
Slide 2 –
Dyslexia and Success
Many
successful people:
Struggled
in school
Learned
differently
Used
alternative strategies
Became
leaders in their fields
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Success
often came from persistence, support, and adapting learning methods.
🎭
ACTORS & ENTERTAINERS
Slide 3 –
Film and Television
Tom
Cruise
Keira
Knightley
Jennifer
Aniston
Whoopi
Goldberg
Orlando
Bloom
Henry
Winkler
Jim
Carrey
Slide 4 –
Directors and Creators
Steven
Spielberg
Zack
Snyder
Bryan
Singer
💼
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURS
Slide 5 –
Business Leaders
Richard
Branson
Charles
Schwab
Steve
Jobs
Ingvar
Kamprad
Theo
Paphitis
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Many
entrepreneurs describe dyslexia as helping them think creatively and
strategically.
🎵
MUSIC
Slide 6 –
Musicians
Cher
John
Lennon
Gwen
Stefani
Joss
Stone
Harry
Belafonte
🔬
SCIENCE & INVENTION
Slide 7 –
Scientists and Inventors
Albert
Einstein (widely reported/suspected)
Thomas
Edison
Leonardo
da Vinci (suspected)
Alexander
Graham Bell
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Some
historical figures were never formally diagnosed, so descriptions are based on
historical evidence and reported traits.
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WRITERS & ARTISTS
Slide 8 –
Writers and Creative Thinkers
Agatha
Christie
Roald
Dahl
Pablo
Picasso
Andy
Warhol
🏅
SPORTS
Slide 9 –
Athletes
Muhammad
Ali
Magic
Johnson
Sir
Jackie Stewart
Greg
Louganis
🏛️ POLITICS & LEADERSHIP
Slide 10
– Political Figures
George
Washington (reported/suspected)
Gavin
Newsom
Erna
Solberg
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MEDIA & JOURNALISM
Slide 11
– Journalists and Media
Anderson
Cooper
Rob
Beckett
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Many
adults are diagnosed later in life after years of struggling silently.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES
Slide 12
– Common Misconceptions
❌
Dyslexia is not low intelligence
❌
Dyslexia is not laziness
❌
Dyslexia is not “seeing backwards”
✅
Dyslexia is a language-processing difference
Slide 13
– Dyslexia Strengths
Many
dyslexic individuals show strengths in:
Creativity
Problem-solving
Big-picture
thinking
Innovation
Resilience
Slide 14
– Key Message
Dyslexia
does not define a person
Everyone
learns differently
Support
and understanding matter
Neurodiversity
should be respected
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EASY READ VERSION (SYMBOL-FRIENDLY)
🧠
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
affects reading and spelling
It does
not affect intelligence
⭐
Famous People with Dyslexia
Tom
Cruise
Richard
Branson
Albert
Einstein
Muhammad
Ali
💡
Strengths
Creative
thinking
Good
imagination
Problem
solving
⭐
Key Message
People
with dyslexia can succeed in many careers.
🧩
ACTIVITY IDEAS
1. Match
the Person
Person Career
Tom
Cruise Actor
Richard
Branson Business
Muhammad
Ali Sport
2. Myth
vs Fact
Dyslexia
affects intelligence ❌
Dyslexia
affects reading and spelling ✅
3.
Strengths Discussion
Ask
learners:
What
strengths can come from thinking differently?
4.
Inspirational Research Task
Choose
one famous person and research:
Their
challenges
Their
achievements
Strategies
they used
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LEVEL 1 QUIZ
Questions
What does
dyslexia mainly affect?
True or
False: Dyslexia affects intelligence
Name one
actor with dyslexia
Name one
strength linked to dyslexia
Why is
support important?
Answers
Reading/writing/spelling
False
Tom
Cruise (example)
Creativity/problem-solving
Helps
people access learning
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TRAINER NOTES
Important
teaching point:
Avoid
claiming every famous historical figure was “definitely dyslexic” unless
formally confirmed.
Use
phrases like:
“reported”
“believed”
“widely
suspected”
This
keeps the material accurate and responsible.
Slide 2 –
Dyslexia Strengths
Creative
thinking
Big-picture
ideas
Problem-solving
skills
Resilience
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Many
dyslexic individuals develop unique ways of learning.
Slide 3 –
Actors & Performers
Keira
Knightley
Tom
Cruise
Jennifer
Aniston
Whoopi
Goldberg
Orlando
Bloom
Henry
Winkler
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Many
actors memorized scripts using alternative strategies.
Slide 4 –
Business Leaders
Richard
Branson
Charles
Schwab
Steve
Jobs
Ingvar
Kamprad
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Some
describe dyslexia as a “different way of thinking.”
Slide 5 –
Science & History
Albert
Einstein (reported traits)
Thomas
Edison (reported traits)
Leonardo
da Vinci (suspected)
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Not all
diagnoses were formal—many are based on historical evidence.
Slide 6 –
Writers & Creatives
Agatha
Christie
Cher
John
Lennon
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Dyslexia
does not stop people from writing or creating.
Slide 7 –
Sports & Politics
Muhammad
Ali
Magic
Johnson
Gavin
Newsom
George
Washington (believed)
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Success
comes in many different forms.
Slide 8 –
Media & Other Fields
Jamie
Oliver
Anderson
Cooper
🗣️ Speaker Note:
Some
people are diagnosed later in life.
Slide 9 –
Key Message
Dyslexia
= different, not less
Strengths
can lead to success
Support
makes a difference
Slide 10
– Reflection
Everyone
learns differently
Celebrate
strengths
Support
inclusion
📄
EASY READ VERSION (SYMBOL-FRIENDLY)
🧠
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
affects reading and writing
It does
not affect intelligence
⭐
Famous People with Dyslexia
Some
people with dyslexia are very successful:
Tom
Cruise – Actor
Jennifer
Aniston – Actor
Richard
Branson – Business
Albert
Einstein – Science
💡
Strengths
Creative
Good at
solving problems
Strong
imagination
⭐
Key Message
People
with dyslexia can succeed
Everyone
learns differently
🧩
ACTIVITY IDEAS
1. Match
the Person
Match the
person to their field:
Tom
Cruise → Actor
Richard
Branson → Business
2.
Strengths Brainstorm
Ask:
What are
strengths of dyslexia?
Write
answers as a group
3. Myth
vs Fact
Dyslexia
= low intelligence ❌
Dyslexia
= different learning style ✅
4. Role
Model Discussion
Which
person inspires you most?
Why?
🗣️ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Understanding
What is
dyslexia?
Does
dyslexia affect intelligence?
Reflection
Why is it
important to highlight successful people with dyslexia?
How can
this change attitudes?
Practice
How can
we support someone with dyslexia?
What
strengths should we focus on?
🧠
TRAINER SCRIPT
Dyslexia
is a learning difference, not a limitation
Many
successful people have dyslexia
Strengths
often include creativity and resilience
Focus on
ability, not difficulty
📝
LEVEL 1 QUIZ (WITH ANSWERS)
Questions
What does
dyslexia affect?
True or
False: Dyslexia affects intelligence
Name one
famous person with dyslexia
Name one
strength of dyslexia
Why is
support important?
Answers
Reading,
writing, spelling
False
(Any
listed)
Creativity
/ problem-solving
Helps
people succeed
📌
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