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Celebrating Learning Differences The right to a quiet space The right to request dyslexia friendly resources The right to referal to external providers for support The right to study support The right to use my assistive technologies The right to focus on my strengths The right to not be judged The right to try my best The right to own my differences
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Here at ACG, we embrace difference While we have limited capacity for dedicated interventions, we endeavour to keep staff informed on good practice for support. Speak to your campus manager if you have any questions, and they will be able to refer you to the right place and support.
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Study Tips Take your time
Comment Codes Develop a set of small icons that help you order information. We use:
Focus Use blank paper to cover any writing that you are not currently reading.
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Important point What does this mean? I agree
Be prepared Ask for readings or notes in advance so you can prepare before a topic is covered in class. 4
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Repeat!
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Re-write/type your notes, or talk through the lesson with a peer, friend or family member.
Where possible, use diagrams, illustrations and photos to help you understand and remember.
Mind maps Use lines, icons and minimal text to create a visual map of ideas.
Colour Use highlighters to highlight important information.
Ask questions!
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Accomodations Irlen Lenses Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. visit irlen.com for more information and corrective technology
Voice to text software Dragon Voice to Text Software is recommeded by Dyslexia orgranisations. There are cheaper alternatives available, but are likely to be less effective.
Mind mapping software www.inspiration.com
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Smart pen / live scribe Workbridge
smartpen.co.nz The smart pen works in conjunction with smart paper and enables the recording and easy retrieval of spoken conversations / lectures / tutorials. It can record up to 450 hours.
Support Funds are used to cover the applicant’s “cost of disability� - any additional costs that a jobseeker or student has as a direct consequence of their disability, when undertaking the same job or training as a person without a disability. A formal application with professional diagnosis and advice required.
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Organisations for Learning Difficulties Support The Dyslexia Foundation of NZ
Learning Support
We are committed to driving action and meaningful change for the estimated one in ten New Zealanders with dyslexia.
Learning Support offers individualised tutoring, resources and advice for struggling learners, their parents and teachers.
www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz
Dyslexic individuals tend to think in pictures rather than words, receiving and retrieving information in a different part of the brain to neurotypical, word-based thinkers. Dyslexia can also affect more than words alone, impacting skills such as auditory and information processing, planning and organising, motor skills, short-term memory and concentration. Recognition | Understanding | Action 8
www.learningsupport.co.nz
Learning Support tutors provide evidence-based, individualised support for students with learning difficulties (including dyslexia and dyscalculia). Tutoring support can include: • • • • • •
Reading Spelling Comprehension Mathematics, and Assistive Technology Professional development for teachers.
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Wellington Learning Solutions is a proud provider of the Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme since 2007 helping people to overcome their learning difficulties by using their natural visual-spatial skills with techniques that promote learning that sticks.
www.speld.org.nz
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www.giftdyslexia.co.nz
Information and advice on dyslexia and other SLDs. Individual student screening and assessment services for those suspected of dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities. Individual tuition by qualified teachers with specialist training (theory and practical) in dyslexia and SLDs. Support for families and whanau. Training courses for parents, caregivers and other interested people NZQA approved training
Do you want to find out more? Call 04 478 2208 (or 021 673 119) or email Wellington Learning Solutions to arrange a free initial consultation with a licensed Davis facilitator. Online test: www.testdyslexia.com
Counselling Support Options New Zealand Youthline 0800 376 633 Linkage www.linkage.co.nz Celebrating Learning Differences | ACG T&C
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The Dyslexic Advantage MIND Strengths http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/ | http://dyslexiarocks.weebly.com/
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Material reasoning
Narrative reasoning
Material Reasoning is being able to take a 3-D perspective of physical objects in your mind. It is similar to spatial reasoning.
The ability to think of concepts and ideas as narratives or stories from own memories, and using it to develop ideas and solve problems. Narrative reasoning is being able to create vivid “mental scenes� to display important ideas and concepts from the past, present or future.
This is a very useful skill, and this skill helps to create many important inventions such as the chairlift. Many great engineers, designers, architects, mechanics, inventors, builders, and surgeons have had this M strength that came along with their dyslexia. 10
Blake Charlton - stories about all of the parts of the body surgeon
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Dynamic reasoning
The ability to spot connections between different objects, concepts and points of view.
The ability to imagine or predict how spatial images can be changed by other factors and come up with a best fit prediction. Dynamic reasoning is being able to take in information and be able to accurately predict past and future occurrences.
It is being able to create a web, just like a spider does, where everything is connected. It’s taking in different perspectives and approaches and creating a big-picture view. Many talented naturalists, artists, designers and scientists have this strength that comes with their dyslexia.
It’s being able to use qualitative data to help deal with changes and uncertainty. I.e.: Geology - seeing in 3D
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The ACG Tertiary & Careers Literacy & Numeracy Team Presents:
Celebrating Learning Differences