The British Dyslexia Association gives the following definition … ‘Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-offs.’
It goes on to say… ‘a good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention.’ (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk)
Dyslexia is no longer regarded as a distinct category – it is a continuum. A child diagnosed with dyslexia and involved in a structured intervention eg. a progressive phonics programme tailored to their learning needs, can make significant gains in literacy (reading and spelling).
Here at Educational MOT, we pride ourselves on our ability to match the most suitable literacy intervention to your child’s needs. Whether your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, exhibits dyslexic-type difficulties or is simply in need of some catch-up, we provide tailored tutoring sessions to boost your child’s literacy. Designed to be progressive, motivating and fun, these sessions provide quick results!
If you would prefer to support your own child’s learning (without the need for tutoring), the easy-to-follow recommendations and tailored activities from our range of Educational MOT packages enable you to do this. Each report package provides clear next steps, with easy-to-follow activities designed to fill any development gaps and boost your child’s learning. Parent-support sessions are available should you require any additional help implementing your child’s learning plan.
For helpful tips on supporting your child, check out our blog post, “10 Ways to Support Your Child’s Early Literacy Development.”
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