1. Parent Information Session Swindon Dyslexia- Specific Learning Difficulties Service Ian Abbott Advisory Teacher for Dyslexia-Specific Learning Difficulties, Based at Millbrook Primary School, Freshbrook

2. Strengths of dyslexia NOT a learning difficulty BUT a learning difference or preference. A preference for visual thinking.

3. 1) Phonological awareness 2) Short-term auditory memory 3) Processing speed for words Difficulty with the three main ‘markers’: AND co-occurring difficulties (more on this later) What is Dyslexia?

4. Dyslexia and Visual Stress Visual Stress Unpleasant visual symptoms when reading Headaches Words not staying still on the page Visual stress is NOT the same as dyslexia

5. Multi-sensory Learning L Little and O Often O Over-learning opportunities M Multi-sensory S Systematic

6. For More Information... A lot of information is contained within the Dyslexia Friendly Guidelines. Available at: www.swindon.gov.uk/dyslexia