Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)/dyslexia

Key issues

It is anticipated that you will now:

■ have an understanding of what dyslexia is;

■ have begun to understand why certain programs are used to support learners with dyslexia;

■ be able to understand the types of difficulties learners with dyslexia may experience and thus prepare appropriate materials and interventions;

■ be aware of visual perceptual difficulties such as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS);

■ be able to recognize factors that may indicate a learner has SSS;

■ be able to adapt a classroom environment to enable a learner with SSS to access the curriculum more efficiently;

■ understand the different areas of learning that SSS can affect.