Dynamic Dyslexia
Professional Dyslexia Services
Delivered by Dyslexia Specialist
Linda Kerr
MAEd (Open), BSc (Hons) Psych (Open), PGCPSE (Open), PGDPSE (Open), Hornsby Dip. SpLD, TQ(FE), AMBDA, AMBDA FE/HE, MBPsS, APC
Promoting Positive Perceptions
Enhancing Equality
Dynamic Dyslexia promotes deeper understanding of dyslexia, diversity and dynamic responses. It encourages and enhances equality for individuals with dyslexia across a range of services e.g. specialist tuition, workplace coaching, workplace assessment, dyslexia awareness training, CPD training packages, and consultation.
Linda Kerr is the founder of Dynamic Dyslexia. She is a fully qualified and recognised dyslexia specialist teacher and assessor. Linda is dyslexic and has had four children (now adults) who are dyslexic. She has gained significant understanding of dyslexia and a range of responses to dyslexia through first-hand experience. In addition, Linda has achieved an exceptional range of qualifications and recognition. As well as achieving two different postgraduate level dyslexia specialist teacher recognised qualifications, Linda has also tutored on a third post-graduate dyslexia specialist teacher training course. She has more than 20 years experience of providing dyslexia information, training and support.
Which services are on offer?
Assessment Tuition Training Consultation
ASSESSMENT:
Diagnostic Assessment
I can find out whether or not you have a pattern of strengths and weakness that matches dyslexia by directing you through a set of standardized activities. I can also spot signs of other things that crop up with dyslexia e.g. dyspraxia, and I can spot if coloured lenses might be helpful for you. After you have completed the activities I can tell you about your personal pattern of learning strengths and weaknesses and how these compare to other people of the same age. You receive a professional report which tells you whether or not you are dyslexic, explains your individual pattern of strengths and weaknesses, and explains the kind of changes that can be made by school, college, university or workplace which will allow you to better show your potential.
Workplace Needs Assessment
By considering your personal pattern of strengths and weaknesses alongside the day to day demands in your workplace I can assess your workplace needs. I can recommend personal strategies and workplace adjustments which can aid you to better show your potential at work. You will receive a professional report which explains your current difficulties in your work environment and how these might be overcome.
TUITION:
Tuition for Children or Young People
You can choose between study skills/homework based, literacy based or maths based tuition. The tuition is organised into manageable steps in order to build skills. As many senses as possible will be used to support learning. This approach is called structured, cumulative and multisensory. It is the traditional specialist approach to tuition for children and young people who have specific difficulties learning and remembering information. I act as a coach by providing interesting and fun activities so your son or daughter can enjoy learning and experience success. The tuition is face to face and can be via internet video link or in person.
Literacy Tuition for Adults
The tuition is organised into manageable steps in order to build skills of reading, spelling and writing. As many senses as possible will be used to support learning. This approach is called structured, cumulative and multisensory. It is the traditional specialist approach to literacy tuition for adults who have had specific difficulties learning and remembering information. I act as a coach by providing relevant and interesting activities in a light-hearted and sensitive way so you can enjoy learning and build your reading, spelling and writing skills. The tuition is face to face and can be via internet video link or in person contact.
Specialist Tuition for Students in College and University
This tuition is to support you in achieving your course and personal goals. I act as a coach to support you to develop your academic skills such as understanding assignment questions, organising your ideas, planning your time, referencing, preparing for exams using memory strategies, constructing essays and reports. You can gradually build skills which help you to succeed. The tuition progresses at your personal pace and I provide examples and explanations relevant to the demands that you face in your course. This type of support is wide ranging and can include stress reduction strategies, personal organisation, literacy support, technology training and much more. The session content is always driven by your preferences and immediate needs. A structured approach is taken and skills are overlearned using as many senses as possible so that you become more aware of what works for you. The tuition is face to face and can be via internet video link or in person.
Strategy Development Tuition for Adults
This tuition is to support you in developing your strategies to succeed in employment. It can be based on developing strategies for your current employment, developing strategies so you can seek different employment, or developing strategies to gain employment. It often includes support with organisation and memory strategies. This type of support is wide ranging and can include stress reduction strategies, personal organisation, literacy support, technology training and much more. The session content is always driven by your preferences and immediate needs. A structured approach is taken and skills are overlearned using as many senses as possible so that you become more aware of what works for you. The tuition is face to face and can be via internet video link or in person.
TRAINING:
A set of training packages are available, however bespoke training can also be arranged. There is a wide range of options. Training is available for parents, teachers, employers and any group or individual who would like to understand more about dyslexia and how to support people with dyslexia. CPD training for specialists and para-professionals is also offerred. An important aspect of the training is to develop your ability to respond appropriately to dyslexia in your setting. Training will be responsive to participant needs and interests. It will be stimulating, fun and thought provoking. Education providers can find some of my training opportunities described in the CPD providers area of the Learning and Teaching Scotland website.
CONSULTATION:
I provide consultation for parents, teachers, managers and other adults on a one to one basis for discussion of individual circumstances in order to provide advice. I also provide consultation for groups, organisations and agencies in order to provide feedback or advice on policy and approach to dyslexia. Consultation is face to face and can be via internet video link or in person.
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