ABSTRACT
This practical guide will help busy teachers and learning support staff present the design technology curriculum in a way that will make it accessible to dyslexic pupils and create a more flexible and positive learning environment.
Drawing upon her experience as a designer, teacher and mother of two dyslexic children, and also as a dyslexic learner herself, the author:
- dispels myths about the difficulties faced by dyslexic learners
- explains the variety of learning difficulties that they experience
- highlights the help that they need to access their potential
- gives an insight into issues relating to craft and design
- offers flexible strategies and solutions that can be used in the classroom or workshop.
