Page 1 — Title
Dyslexia & Dyspraxia
Easy Read Training Workbook
This workbook helps you understand:
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What Dyslexia is
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What Dyspraxia is
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How they are similar
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How they are different
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How to support learners
Page 2 — What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a language learning difficulty.
It affects how people:
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Read words
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Spell words
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Write sentences
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Process information
Dyslexia is not linked to intelligence.
Many dyslexic people are bright and creative.
Page 3 — Decoding & Processing
People with dyslexia may find it hard to:
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Decode words (read them)
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Process information quickly
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Recognise familiar words
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Sound out new words
This can make reading slow and tiring.
Page 4 — Reading & Spelling Difficulties
A learner may:
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Read slowly
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Make spelling mistakes
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Spell the same word differently
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Miss letters out
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Add extra letters
Example:
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cause / course
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there / their
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where / were
Page 5 — Speech & Writing
Some learners may:
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Struggle to pronounce words
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Mix up similar sounding words
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Find it hard to explain ideas
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Write long sentences when short ones are needed
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Lose track of their thoughts
Planning language can be difficult.
Page 6 — Planning Ideas
Dyslexia can affect:
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Organising thoughts
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Planning essays
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Structuring sentences
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Remembering instructions
Support like mind maps can help.
Page 7 — What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is a movement and co-ordination difficulty.
It mainly affects:
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Physical movement
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Motor skills
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Balance
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Organisation
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Co-ordination
It is often a hidden disability.
Page 8 — Physical Difficulties
A learner with dyspraxia may:
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Struggle to write neatly
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Have poor handwriting
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Drop things
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Bump into objects
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Find sports difficult
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Struggle using tools (scissors, rulers)
Page 9 — Writing Difficulties
Both Dyslexia and Dyspraxia can affect writing.
Learners may:
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Write slowly
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Produce untidy work
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Struggle to stay on the line
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Find copying difficult
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Get tired when writing
This affects school, college, and university work.
Page 10 — Mental & Planning Difficulties
Dyspraxia is physical, but it also affects:
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Planning work
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Organisation
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Memory
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Spelling
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Written structure
Support like:
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Mind mapping
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Step-by-step plans
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Visual planners
can help learners succeed.
Page 11 — Similarities
Dyslexia and Dyspraxia both can affect:
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Writing
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Spelling
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Organisation
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Planning ideas
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Confidence
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Education tasks
Both are lifelong conditions.
Page 12 — Differences
Dyslexia mainly affects:
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Language
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Reading
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Spelling
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Word processing
Dyspraxia mainly affects:
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Movement
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Co-ordination
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Motor skills
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Physical writing
Page 13 — Support & Success
With the right support, learners can be successful.
Support may include:
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Extra time
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Laptops
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Mind maps
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Writing support tools
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Assistive technology
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Patient teaching
Success is possible with understanding and adjustments.
Page 14 — Activity Page
Write or discuss:
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One difficulty linked to dyslexia.
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One difficulty linked to dyspraxia.
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One similarity.
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One support strategy.
Page 15 — Reflection
Think about:
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How can you support learners better?
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Do you allow extra time?
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Do you use visuals?
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Do you provide planning tools?
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