21TRA455 An Introduction to Dyslexia

This webinar will be presented by DySI Dyslexia Specialists Ireland (DySI) to provide a broad overview of dyslexia; key areas to be addressed: what dyslexia is, indicators and technical terms around dyslexia, the social and emotional effects of dyslexia, practical strategies and appropriate interventions to support children with dyslexia.

Following on from a general introductory webinar by DySI providing an overview on Dyslexia, individual members of DySI will run a suite of topic specific webinars on dyslexia, Please see outline of webinars below. These webinars are ideally suited to teachers, SNAs and parents supporting children aged 6-12.

Step by Step:

Helping our children to become better readers (November 8th@ 7pm) -  Click Here to Register

Helping our children to become better writers  (November 22nd @ 7pm) - Click Here to Register

Helping our children to become better spellers (December 6th @ 7pm) -  Click Here to Register

Presenters: DySI Dyslexia Specialists Ireland

Katherine Dee - Member of DySI Dyslexia Specialists Ireland

Julie Ann Fleming - Member of DySI Dyslexia Specialists Ireland

DySI Dyslexia Specialists Ireland (DySI) brings together as a collective members of the teaching community - practising and experienced primary, secondary and further education teachers - with particular expertise and qualifications in the area of literacy difficulties. All members of DySI hold a Level 9 Masters, or above, in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia).

The primary objective of the organisation is to work with parents, students, teachers, SNAs and all parties interested in supporting individuals with SpLD/Dyslexia.