Course: Supporting Adult and Adolescent Students with Dyslexia

Hello and welcome to the course. One of the greatest challenges facing educators is managing diversity in the classroom. My name is Chris. I am a lecturer and learning advisor …

Even though this is a short course, completing it will still take a considerable amount of time and effort. Some of the very simple strategies we know work include: Get …

Click to expand Videos can be important learning tools for students with dyslexia, not only because videos provide non-text-based information but because they can be watched more than once so …

Click to expand Note that many of the guidelines listed here improve the readability of materials for all readers including speakers of English as a second language and the visually …

Educators should aim to follow accessibility guidelines for the development of all learning materials. Click to expand Accessibility guidelines for print and digital media: Round Table on Information for People …

Click to expand For additional resources for teaching reading to adults, consult a dyslexia organisation in your country. Reputable organisations in Australia include the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA) and SPELD. …

It has been suggested that the most effective instruction for an adult with dyslexia is intensive one-on-one tutoring that includes explicit instruction (Hock, 2012). Hock (2012, p. 71, as cited …

McLoughlin and Leather (2013, p. 49) outline three ways to support adults with dyslexia. These are to develop their skills, find compensations that work for them, and provide adjustments where …

Click to expand The following section explores targeted learning support approaches, including: 3-pronged approach Individualised support by learning support staff and language teachers Students with dyslexia also benefit from individualised …

Click to expand Many people are surprised to learn that around 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia. Dyslexia is neurological in nature. It impacts a person’s ability to …

Consider, once again, the story of Rebecca, below. Is there anything you would change or add to your previous response? Click to expand Rebecca is a very shy but well-behaved …

Another way to support students is through Universal Design in Learning (UDL) (CAST, 2018). UDL is a framework for optimising learning for all students. It does this by providing multiple …

Click to expand Most of the advice given thus far has been directed at supporting adolescent and adult students with some reading ability. This section focuses on students with very …

Tips for teachers and support staff: Meet with students regularly; focus on a small number of skills at a time. Begin teaching with overarching rules and concepts where possible rather …