Dyslexia Junior Assembly Lickey Hills Primary.

What do you know about dyslexia. What do you know about dyslexia What do you know about dyslexia? What do you know about dyslexia? What words do you think of when you think about dyslexia?

So…. What is Dyslexia? ….. Now have chat with your neighbour about what you think it is…..

What is dyslexia…… The word ‘Dyslexia’ is a Greek word…’difficulty with words’. It’s been around for hundreds of years! Some people think it’s just about reading and writing but it can affect your life in many ways

Some children with dyslexia may struggle with… Reading Writing Maths Spelling Handwriting Organisation Telling the time

Have a go at these !

Now try these …..

Read the colours out…

Gemma is dyslexic and this is how it affects her… I have difficulties reading, writing, spelling. I have some difficulties with maths. Sometimes I find it difficult to concentrate. I get letters or numbers mixed up. I have problems meeting deadlines or being on time. I can be quite forgetful. Have good and bad days. But I’m really good at subjects like art, music, drama, sports, building/designing.

Dyslexia also gives Gemma lots of good things… Inventive thinker.. I come up with new ideas! Excellent trouble shooter...I’m good at solving problems Creative.. I love music art and drama Good communicators… I’m good at explaining my ideas Vivid imaginations Curiosity… I love finding out about new things How about you? Talk to your neighbour about what you’re good at…

Do you know anyone with dyslexia? Remember that while they may struggle with some areas, people with dyslexia can find other aspects of learning easier. Why not offer to help them if you know they are struggling? People with dyslexia can be very clever and do amazing things. They are often very creative.

Do you know these books?

What have these two authors got in common? Both of them have dyslexia Both of them have used their creative side to write books for children Do you like reading? Why not try writing your own book? You could write it about a funny day you had or about your family

Do you know anyone with dyslexia? Remember that while they may struggle with some areas, people with dyslexia can find other aspects of learning easier. Why not offer to help them if you know they are struggling? People with dyslexia can be very clever and do amazing things. They are often very creative.

Multi-Sensory “I had to train myself to focus my attention. I became very visual and learned to create mental images in order to comprehend what I read.” Tom Cruise We remember 20% of what we read 30% of what we hear 40% of what we see 50% of what we say 60% of what we do……..and 90% of what we see, hear, say and do.

Artistic… Picasso is a world famous artist Artistic… Picasso is a world famous artist. People say that he was such a brilliant artist because he was dyslexic…

Artistic…. Keira Knightley is a world famous actress Artistic….. Keira Knightley is a world famous actress. Some people say that she is so creative because she has dyslexia…

Challenges… Sir Alan Sugar is a very successful businessman. Some people say that he was good at solving problems and coming up with new ideas because he is dyslexic….

Inventive… Henry Ford designed the first motor car Albert Einstein - awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the "law of photoelectric effect," a way of looking at light and how it works. They were both dyslexic and struggled at school.

Here are some more famous dyslexics..

Where to go if you want help? Firstly you should talk to your parents or teachers and don’t be afraid to say you are having trouble with something at school If they aren’t sure what to do, you can ask them to call the British Dyslexia Association helpline on 0333 405 4567 as they can give friendly advice Websites as well are useful.