Supporting Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties in Schools

This guidebook, designed to be used alongside the storybook A Nasty Dose of the Yawns, has been created to educate readers on the practical, social and psychological impacts of dyslexia on children and young people. Providing an easy-to-read introduction to dyslexia and literacy difficulties, this resource is rooted in theory and takes a holistic approach to supporting children with dyslexia. Chapters cover not only strategies to support literacy before and during their school lives, but also offer an understanding of the emotional challenges that come with struggling to master a skill that other people pick up so easily. Key features include: - an accessible guide to dyslexia and literacy difficulties - chapter-by-chapter discussion points for use with A Nasty Dose of the Yawns, supporting young people's reading of the story, helping them to understand dyslexia and encouraging them to recognise their strengths - case studies and strategies to help parents and practitioners recognise the challenges faced by children with dyslexia, and to provide additional support. This is an essential resource for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting children aged 8-12 with literacy difficulties or dyslexia.

Plum Hutton is a chartered educational psychologist and former learning support teacher. She holds a doctorate in educational psychology. She has more than 15 years of experience working as a local authority educational psychologist and latterly has transferred to independent practice. Through her work she has pursued and delivered training on many areas of professional interest, including supporting children with persistent anxiety, attachment difficulties, literacy difficulties and sensory processing differences. Plum is a keen storyteller. She has gathered inspiration for her writing from her work, the challenges of parenthood and also through a nomadic existence as an Army wife, which has taken her to many locations across the UK and as far afield as East Africa.

Introduction Understanding Literacy Difficulties The Psychological Impact of Dyslexia Using A Nasty Dose of the Yawns to Promote Discussion Supporting Children with Early Literacy Skills Supporting Children with Persistent Literacy Difficulties Conclusion References