Dynamic Dyslexia - Specialist Services

This page will provide you with brief information about the dyslexia specialist services on offer.

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.

Do you want to know more?

You can call, or message, Linda on her mobile: 0785 295 4355 or email her at: dynamic.dyslexia@gmail.com

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