Inclusion and Diversity

Dyslexia

Fact – Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, impacting between 5-10% of people.

Each person with Dyslexia will experience the condition in a way that is unique to them and, as such, each will have their own set of abilities and difficulties.

How is Dyslexia identified?

Dyslexia is generally diagnosed by a psychologist. The psychologist will investigate learning strengths and difficulties.

Common Dyslexia symptoms in teens and adults include:

• Difficulty reading, including reading aloud.
• Slow and labour-intensive reading and writing.
• Problems spelling.
• Avoiding activities that involve reading.
• Mispronouncing names or words, or problems retrieving words.

Supported Learning Adjustments:

At the College, we have adjustments in place for our Dyslexic students, allowing them the confidence to achieve and produce work at the same rate as their peers.  Such adjustments include:

• The use of Assistive Technology; Google applications Read&Write and Speech-to-Text, C-Pens
• Additional time to process and complete work
• Limits to the amount of physical reading and writing required
• Additional assistance and support with spelling and writing, for example: 

• • Scaffolding writing tasks
  • Chunking of information
  • Predictive spelling in Google docs
  • Providing summaries of work
  • Vocabulary words
  • Word banks

• Verbal instructions and Repetition of instructions
• Allowing the demonstration of knowledge expressed verbally

Many Dyslexic people have a tremendous ability to think beyond conventional thought, which leads them to consider things in a remarkably innovative way. 

Our Diversity and Inclusion team are always happy to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to email deborah.pirlo@lism.catholic.edu.au our Administration support.

Ms Amie Nugent
Leader of Diversity & Inclusion

Mrs Molly Furchtman
Additional Needs Teacher