Dyslexia-Plus-Support. Supporting People with Dyslexia in Edinburgh

Dyslexia-Plus

Supporting People with Dyslexia
in Edinburgh.

Dyslexia-Plus,
Monica Gribben,
Phone: 0131 555 2075
Email: dpsed@o2.co.uk

Common manifestations of dyslexia.

Common manifestations of dyslexia can include difficulties with different aspects of -

  • Short-term/working memory
  • Reading
  • Using appropriate word
  • Handwriting
  • Grammar
  • Use of vocabulary
  • Written expression
  • Spelling
  • Pronunciation
  • Essay structure
  • Putting ideas on paper
  • Comprehension
  • Remembering appointments
  • Remembering names
  • Following instructions
  • Understanding essay/exam questions
  • Using computers
  • Memorising times tables
  • Map reading
  • Organisation
  • Sequencing
  • Orientation/direction
  • Laterality (left/right)
  • Concentration
  • Listening
  • Co-ordination
  • Time management
  • Note-taking
  • Numerical calculations
  • Using catalogue and/or reference systems
  • Accessing library resources
  • Interpreting symbols
  • Proof-reading
  • Giving presentations
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Punctuation
  • Musical notation
  • Oral communication

Index

Introduction
Sub-types of Dyslexia
Common manifestations of dyslexia
Dyslexics in Education
Teaching the dyslexic