Made By Dyslexia: Helpful References
- Dyslexia Quiz for Adults
- Facts About Dyslexia: Spelling it Out
- Connecting The Dots: Dyslexic thinking skills explained
- Value of Dyslexia: In Our Changing World
Module 2: Dyslexic thinking skills
Things to Know
- People with dyslexia can be highly creative, good problem-solvers, three-dimensional thinkers, innovators, and influencers—all valuable skills.
- While reading, writing, and spelling can prove to be difficult for people with dyslexia, they are often fantastic storytellers and display strong verbal reasoning skills.
- When it is appropriate, students with dyslexia benefit from showing their learning in ways that capitalize on their strengths. Sometimes, an accommodation such as extra time or a different setting, can assist students in showing their learning.
- Dyslexic thinking skills have many strengths that are highly valued in the 21st century global economy.
- People with dyslexia can often solve complex problems and see patterns others don’t, which are skills sought after by Intelligence Agencies like Britain’s GCHQ. Watch video here.
For Teachers- 60 minute online class:
Description
Microsoft and Made By Dyslexia have a shared mission to empower every person with dyslexia to reach their potential, and we have partnered to create tools to help make this happen. This course will provide essential insights into dyslexia, which we believe all educators and parents should have.
Objectives
- To empower teachers and parents to understand dyslexia, both it’s strengths and challenges
- To gain essential knowledge in how to recognize and support dyslexia
- How to create a dyslexia-inclusive classroom
- To know when and where to seek further help
Strengths of dyslexia:
How dyslexia affects learning:
