Thursday, 5 February 2026
1️⃣ Easy Read Summary Dyslexia & Auditory Processing Disorder
What
is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia
is a learning difference.
It
mainly affects:
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Understanding
words
It
is neurological.
It
is not linked to intelligence.
Many
people with dyslexia are very bright.
Common
Difficulties
People
with dyslexia may find it hard to:
Sound
out words
Break
words into sounds
Spell
correctly
Use
grammar and punctuation
Organise
writing
Remember
what they read
Read
quickly
Letters
or words may get mixed up, for example:
was
→ saw
dog
→ bog
23
→ 32
Processing
Information
Reading
takes more effort.
This
can affect:
Memory
Focus
Understanding
text
Following
instructions
Too
much information at once can feel overwhelming.
Visual
Stress
Some
people experience:
Words
moving on the page
Blurry
text
Eye
strain
Difficulty
with small print
Strengths
of Dyslexia
People
with dyslexia often have strong skills in:
Creativity
Problem-solving
Visual
thinking
Storytelling
Music
and arts
Design
and engineering
Empathy
and friendships
Dyslexia
is a different way of thinking, not a weakness.
Auditory
Processing Disorder (APD)
APD
affects how the brain understands sounds.
Hearing
is normal — but processing sound is harder.
People
may struggle to:
Follow
spoken instructions
Hear
in noisy rooms
Tell
similar sounds apart
Process
fast speech
APD
and dyslexia can occur together.
Helpful
Supports
Support
may include:
Text-to-speech
software
Speech-to-text
tools
Dyslexia-friendly
fonts
Reading
pens
Audiobooks
Colored
overlays
Chunking
text
Extra
time in exams
2️⃣ Accessible PowerPoint (Slide Text)
Slide
1 – Title
Dyslexia
& Auditory Processing Disorder
Slide
2 – What is Dyslexia?
A
learning difference
Affects
reading and writing
Brain
processes language differently
Not
linked to intelligence
Slide
3 – Reading Difficulties
People
may struggle with:
Sounding
out words
Reading
fluently
Understanding
text
Slide
4 – Spelling & Writing
Spelling
errors
Mixed
letters
Missing
words
Grammar
difficulties
Slide
5 – Information Processing
Reading
takes more effort.
This
can affect:
Memory
Focus
Learning
speed
Slide
6 – Visual Stress
Some
people see:
Moving
words
Blurry
text
Eye
strain
Slide
7 – Strengths
Many
strengths include:
Creativity
Visual
thinking
Storytelling
Arts
& music
Problem-solving
Slide
8 – What is APD?
Auditory
Processing Disorder affects:
Listening
Sound
processing
Understanding
speech
Slide
9 – APD Challenges
People
may find it hard to:
Follow
instructions
Hear
in noise
Process
fast speech
Slide
10 – Support Tools
Helpful
tools:
Audiobooks
Text-to-speech
Reading
pens
Colored
overlays
Extra
time
3️⃣ Quiz & Answer Sheet
Section
A – Students / Easy Read
1.
What is dyslexia?
2.
Can people with dyslexia be intelligent?
3.
A common sign is:
4.
Letters may:
5.
Dyslexia affects:
6.
APD affects:
7.
People with dyslexia often have strengths in:
8.
Text-to-speech helps with:
Answer
Sheet
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4️⃣ Printable Poster / Tip Sheet
Reading
Tips for Dyslexia
Make
Reading Easier
✔
Use audiobooks
Study
Tips
✔
Quiet environment
Remember
Dyslexia
does not stop success.
5️⃣ Full Chapter Text
Chapter
8 – Dyslexia & Auditory Processing Disorder
Dyslexia
is a neurological learning disability that primarily affects the processes
involved in reading. Individuals often experience difficulties with
phonological awareness — the ability to recognize, break down, and manipulate
the sounds within words. This makes decoding, blending sounds, and phonics
development challenging.
These
language-processing difficulties can ripple into other areas, including
spelling, grammar, punctuation, and written expression. People may know what
they want to say but struggle to organize thoughts or retrieve the right words
in writing.
Letter
and word reversals are common, such as:
was
/ saw
bad
/ dad
23
/ 32
Working
memory challenges can lead to missed words, forgotten sentences, or difficulty
retaining information read earlier.
Importantly,
dyslexia is not linked to intelligence. Many individuals have average or
above-average ability and often develop compensatory strengths.
Dyslexia
Strength Profile
Research
and lived experience show strengths in:
Visual-spatial
reasoning
Creativity
and imagination
Storytelling
and narrative thinking
Arts
and music
Scientific
pattern recognition
Empathy
and social connection
This
highlights dyslexia as a different cognitive style rather than a deficit.
Assistive
Technology & Strategies
Support
tools include:
Text-to-speech
Speech-to-text
Screen
readers
Reading
pens
Dyslexia
fonts
Reading
strategies include:
Chunking
text
Active
reading
Visualization
Multisensory
learning
Environmental
adjustments:
Low
distraction spaces
Breaks
Accessible
formatting
Structured
literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham provide targeted intervention.
Auditory
Processing Disorder Link
APD
affects how sound is interpreted by the brain.
Individuals
may:
Mishear
instructions
Struggle
in noisy settings
Need
repetition
Process
speech slowly
Dyslexia
and APD frequently co-occur.
Lived
Experience & Advocacy Themes
Your
narrative highlights:
Mislabeling
as lazy
Late
diagnosis
Exam
anxiety
Medication
impact
Need
for fair support
It
reinforces the importance of:
Person-centered
support
Accessible
materials
Funding
for aids
Understanding
behavior context
6️⃣ Module Structure
Module
7
Dyslexia
& Auditory Processing Disorder
Chapter
Focus
Definition
of dyslexia
Language
processing challenges
Reading
& writing impact
Visual
stress
Memory
& processing
Strengths
profile
APD
link
Support
tools
Lived
experience
Learning
Outcomes
By
the end of this module learners will:
Understand
dyslexia as neurological
Recognize
key signs
Identify
strengths
Understand
APD overlap
Explore
support strategies
Challenge
misconceptions
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