1. Leicestershire - Inspiring Pupils with Dyslexia 2014
My name is Billy.
I’m 13 years old.
I am good at most
sports & have lots of mates.
I also have a ‘learning difference’ - dyslexia.

2. Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too
Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too! Can you name anyone here?

3. Thumbs up = True / Thumbs down = False
Dyslexia Quiz
Thumbs up = True / Thumbs down = False
Only 1 or 2 people in this school have dyslexia.
You can tell someone has dyslexia because they look different.
People with dyslexia are ‘slow learners’.
A person with dyslexia has good ideas.

4. The word ‘Dyslexia’
means –
‘difficulty with words.’
Some people think it’s just about
reading and writing its not!

5. So, what is dyslexia - and can you ‘catch it’?

6. I was born with dyslexia …
. . . and I want to be a scentist.
My dad has dyslexia too.
I have to work harder
at school -
- that’s a challenge and I love
challenges!

7. How does my dyslexia affect me?
I’ve been slower to get going
with reading
Sometimes I forget things,
I make lists to help me remember
stuff
I’m really good at sports and
design.

8. The good things my dyslexia gives me.
Thinking up new ideas
Solving problems . . .
I have a vivid imagination . . .
& I love finding out about how things work.
What are YOU good at?

9. Successful sports people can also be dyslexic
Successful sports people can also be dyslexic some are Olympic gold medalists. Do you know who?

10. You’re Fired! Sir Alan Sugar – is a successful businessman & he is
a dyslexic learner
maybe because he has
dyslexia he is more determined

11. Artistic… Pablo Picasso is a world
famous artist – when younger he struggled with literacy

12. Henry Ford designed the first motor car.
He was a dyslexic learner & also a brilliant inventor.

13. Creative people… Keira Knightley is a beautiful and talented actress.
She has dyslexia – a learning ‘difference’.

14. You’re not alone!
Millions of bright people all over the world have dyslexia … and live great lives by working extra hard.

15. Who can help with reading & writing?
Your teachers
Your parents/family
More ideas
Anne Matthews, Snr EP, Leicestershire Psychology Service