Friday, 20 February 2026
Module: Supporting Children with Dyspraxia & Dyslexia (School Years)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, learners will:
Understand what Dyspraxia and Dyslexia are.
Recognize the challenges children face in school (PE, writing, studying).
Know how OT, therapy, and educational support help children succeed.
Learn strategies to strengthen skills for independence and adult life.
1. What is Dyspraxia? (Easy Read)
Dyspraxia affects movement, coordination, and planning.
Children may:
Struggle with PE or sports
Drop things often
Find writing, drawing, or using scissors hard
Take longer to learn new movements
With support, they can improve skills and confidence.
Support Strategies:
Occupational Therapy (OT) for muscle strength, coordination, daily
activities
Physical Therapy for balance and movement
Physiotherapists, psychomotor therapists, or specialists for individual
exercises
Extra time and encouragement in PE and sports
2. What is Dyslexia? (Easy Read)
Dyslexia affects reading, writing, and spelling.
Children may:
Mix up letters or numbers
Read slowly
Find spelling hard
With early support, they can learn to read and write more easily.
Support Strategies:
Phonics-based reading programs
Extra time in tests and homework
Audio books and text-to-speech tools
Teachers and tutors trained in dyslexia-friendly methods
3. How Support Helps Children Succeed
In School:
They can take part in lessons, PE, and activities with confidence
Can complete reading, writing, and maths tasks with support
In Life:
Build independence in daily tasks
Strengthen muscles for sports, cycling, and driving later
Boost self-esteem and long-term success
Key Point: Early support = better outcomes in adulthood
4. Practical Tips for Teachers & Parents
Break tasks into smaller steps
Give extra time and demonstrations
Encourage practice and repetition
Use visual aids and simple instructions
Celebrate progress, not just results
5. Activity / Reflection (Optional for PowerPoint)
Identify 2 ways you could help a child with Dyspraxia or Dyslexia in your
class or home today.
Think about which therapies or tools would help most.
6. Quiz / Knowledge Check (Easy Read)
What does Dyspraxia affect?
a) Reading
b) Movement & coordination
c) Hearing
Name one way OT helps children with Dyspraxia.
True or False: Early support for Dyslexia helps children in adulthood.
7. Symbols / Icons Suggestions (for Easy Read / PowerPoint)
PE / sport icon (child running)
Pencil / writing icon
Muscle / therapy icon
Book / audio book icon
Smiley face / progress icon
Easy Read Module – Apraxia,
Dysarthria, and Aphasia Communication Support
Level 1 & Level 2
Module Overview
This module explains communication support for people with apraxia,
dysarthria, or aphasia.
Learners will:
Understand communication differences in these conditions
Learn strategies for supporting communication
Explore tools and technology
Learn professional and social support options
Practice questions and activities
Section 1 – What Are These
Conditions?
Aphasia: Language loss affecting speaking, reading, and writing
Dysarthria: Muscle weakness affecting speech clarity
Apraxia: Difficulty planning and producing movements for speech
Section 2 – Core Communication
Strategies
Aphasia:
Short, simple sentences
Gestures and picture boards
Visual aids
Dysarthria:
Speak loudly and slowly
Take breath breaks
Encourage clear articulation
Apraxia:
Use rhythm, humming, melodic intonation
Scripted phrases for common needs
Motor planning exercises
Partner Strategies:
Eye contact
Yes/No questions
Confirm understanding
Allow extra processing time
Section 3 – Support Tools &
Technology
Digital apps for speech/language practice (e.g., Language Therapy 4-in-1,
Apraxia Therapy)
Writing and visual aids (paper, markers, communication boards)
Voice banking for progressive conditions
Section 4 – Professional & Social
Support
Speech-Language Therapy (SLP) for rehabilitation and compensatory
techniques
Support groups (e.g., NEO-ACT, AphasiaAccess)
Environmental adaptation (reduce noise, good lighting, face directly)
Level 1 Questions
Aphasia affects language.
Name one strategy for dysarthria:
What can you use to help someone with apraxia communicate?
Level 2 Questions
Why is eye contact important when communicating with these individuals?
Name two tools or apps that can help speech practice:
How can scripted phrases help people with apraxia?
Why is environmental adaptation important?
Explain how speech-language therapy supports communication:
Trainer Notes
Trainers should:
Explain the differences between aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia
Demonstrate strategies for speech support
Show visual aids and apps
Encourage learners to role-play partner strategies
Discuss professional and social support options
Use examples to highlight environmental adaptations
Reinforce total communication approach
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