‘Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling’.

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Dyslexia is also associated with difficulties with:

• Phonological awareness

• Verbal memory

• Working memory

• Verbal processing speed

• Following instructions

 

Dyslexia is best thought of as a continuum whereby some or all of these difficulties may occur. It often co-occurs alongside other Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyspraxia or Dyscalculia. 

 

There are many strengths that individuals with Dyslexia often possess, including:

• Creativity including music and art

• Problem solving

• Verbal communication

• Visual skills

• Highly intuitive and insightful

 

How can we help?

 

At Blossom House School, we have a dedicated team of SpLD teachers who offer support across Primary, Secondary and Post 16 in many different forms. Such support for both pupils and staff includes;

• 1:1 SpLD lessons

• Collaborative group teaching with class teachers and Speech and Language Therapists

• Dyslexia friendly approach to lessons including highly visual teaching

• Training in and access to assistive technology

• Individual access arrangements and support for exams

• Regular Dyslexia awareness training for all staff

• Training in using standardised assessments for annual reviews

• Study skills sessions

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Please click here for more information on the SpLD provision at Blossom House.