Dyslexia and Design & Technology (1st edition.)

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.