Introduction to Specific Learning Disorders Part 1: Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

DESCRIPTION

Dyslexia, a specific learning disability that affects reading and related language based processing skills and Dysgraphia a specific learning disability that affects a student’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills, can pose significant challenges for a student regarding the day to day demands of learning.

This webinar will:

– Provide an overview of dyslexia and dysgraphia

– Identify the signs and symptoms

– Provide teaching strategies to support students to engage in learning

APST requirements met:

1.2 Understand how learners learn

1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of learners across the full range of abilities

3.3 Use teaching strategies

This webinar is the first in a series of four, specifically designed to assist primary and secondary school staff, to develop their knowledge about specific learning difficulties.

Presented by:- Gail Preston
B.Ed, GDSE, MEPA, TEACCH Certified Practitioner