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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.
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Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too
Lots of famous and talented people have dyslexia too! Can you name anyone here?
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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.
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The word ‘Dyslexia’ means – ‘difficulty with words.’ Some people think it’s just about reading and writing its not!
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So, what is dyslexia - and can you ‘catch it’?
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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!
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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.
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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?
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Successful sports people can also be dyslexic
Successful sports people can also be dyslexic some are Olympic gold medalists. Do you know who?
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You’re Fired! Sir Alan Sugar – is a successful businessman & he is
a dyslexic learner maybe because he has dyslexia he is more determined
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Artistic… Pablo Picasso is a world
famous artist – when younger he struggled with literacy
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Henry Ford designed the first motor car.
He was a dyslexic learner & also a brilliant inventor.
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Creative people… Keira Knightley is a beautiful and talented actress.
She has dyslexia – a learning ‘difference’.
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You’re not alone! Millions of bright people all over the world have dyslexia … and live great lives by working extra hard.
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Who can help with reading & writing?
Your teachers Your parents/family More ideas Anne Matthews, Snr EP, Leicestershire Psychology Service
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