WHAT ARE SpLD?

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia

Processing

ADD/ADHD

Dyscalculia

Specific learning difficulties are found in 10% of the population and can impact your daily living.

They are recognised by the Equalities Act (2010).

They are a lifelong neuro-diversity that impacts the acquisition of language / numeracy and can affect processing skills and memory.

Dyslexia is widely known as predominantly difficulties with accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.

Dyspraxia can influence fine / gross motor skills and co-ordination.

Processing skills are an integral part of reading and writing. A deficiency in area such as processing speed, working memory or visual processing can impact progress in an academic setting.

ADD/ADHD can impact the ability to focus, concentrate and control movement. Screening is part of an assessment which may result in a referral as a diagnosis would be obtained from a GP.

An SpLD can be supported in an academic setting by multi-sensory teaching, assistive technology and in some circumstances access arrangements for examinations.

Dyscalculia must now be assessed by a qualified assessor with a maths qualification (2019) to which I can refer you.