I teach students who are Dyslexic. We identify them early, they have a card which informs any supply teachers and asks for extra time in which to do their work. In the Dyslexia support groups we talk openly about why they work as they do and celebrate all they are good at. We have dyslexia days where they can all work together on a range of activities and are given specific help on any aspect they need. We teach personal learning strategies, organisational and thinking skills, ways to research and prepare for exams. We celebrate logical and 3D thinking. Some have overlays, some coloured glasses, some neither. But every child matters and we make sure that they know that. It's not hidden here, it's celebrated.
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