Friday, 8 August 2025

Easy Read PowerPoint: Types and Strengths of Dyslexia

 

Slide 1 – Title

Dyslexia: Difficulties and Strengths

  • What dyslexia is

  • Common difficulties

  • Special strengths people with dyslexia may have

(Symbol: Open book + brain)


Slide 2 – What is Dyslexia?

  • Dyslexia is a learning difference that mainly affects reading and writing.

  • It is not about intelligence.

  • Many people with dyslexia have great talents in other areas.

(Symbol: Person reading + lightbulb)


Slide 3 – Common Difficulties

  • Working with words and sounds

  • Spelling and grammar

  • Reading and understanding text

  • Writing and organising ideas

(Symbol: Paper with letters)


Slide 4 – Phonological Dyslexia

  • Trouble breaking words into sounds.

  • Hard to sound out new words.

  • Example: Reads “cat” as “cap.”

Help:

  • Use phonics lessons.

  • Learn with pictures, sounds, and movement.

(Symbol: Letters A-B-C)


Slide 5 – Rapid Naming Dyslexia

  • Slow at naming letters, numbers, or colours.

  • Reads slowly but may read correctly.

Help:

  • Practice quick naming in a fun way.

  • Read together with a helper.

(Symbol: Stopwatch + letters)


Slide 6 – Double Deficit Dyslexia

  • Has both phonological and rapid naming difficulties.

  • Reading can be very hard.

Help:

  • Mix phonics and speed practice.

  • Give extra time and technology help.

(Symbol: Two puzzle pieces)


Slide 7 – Surface Dyslexia

  • Trouble recognising whole words by sight.

  • Hard with words that do not follow rules (like “yacht”).

Help:

  • Learn sight words.

  • Use word cards and posters.

(Symbol: Eye + word card)


Slide 8 – Visual Dyslexia

  • Words look like they move or blur.

  • Can cause eye strain.

Help:

  • Coloured overlays or paper.

  • Bigger spaces between lines.

(Symbol: Eye with lines)


Slide 9 – Other Types

  • Deep Dyslexia – words replaced with similar meanings.

  • Attentional Dyslexia – letters/words move between lines.

  • Orthographic Dyslexia – hard to remember word patterns.

  • Auditory Dyslexia – hard to tell similar sounds apart.

(Symbol: Multiple arrows)


Slide 10 – Strengths of Dyslexia

  • Creative thinking

  • Art and design skills

  • Storytelling talent

  • Big picture thinking

  • Strong visual and spatial abilities

  • Logical thinking

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Determination and resilience

(Symbol: Star + smiling face)


Slide 11 – Remember

  • Dyslexia can make reading and writing harder.

  • But it also comes with many strengths.

  • With the right help, people with dyslexia can succeed in school, work, and life.

(Symbol: Thumbs up + heart)


Slide 12 – Thank You

  • For more help, talk to teachers, parents, or dyslexia specialists.

  • You are not alone.

(Symbol: Group of people + handshake)

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