• Stress, overload and the brain
• Natural learning styles
• The different forms of Dyscalculia
• How the SpLD Profile conditions affect the learning of mathematics
• A chance to experience some of the difficulties
• Teaching tips

(M2) Mathematics and Language

Looks at how difficulties in using and understanding mathematical language can dramatically reduce the student's ability to acquire mathematical skills. It suggests strategies that can be used to help such students.

(M3) Teaching for Dyscalculia

Includes:

• Prerequisite and basic sub-skills for mathematics
• Understanding the concepts
• Specific teaching tips for number
• Sharm's levels of knowing mathematics

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Literacy plus Planning and Organisation

(L1) Understanding Literacy Difficulties

Includes:

• How the SpLD Profile cnditioms affect the learning of literacy
• A chance to experience some of the difficulties
• Our perception of the student's work
• Teaching tips

(L2) How to Teach Specific Aspects of Literacy

Includes:

• Learning styles
• Memory
• Handwriting
• Using games to teach spelling and reading
• Teaching methods and strategies we can use to help our students
• Self-esteem

(L3) How to use Structured Models to Improve Creative/Factual Writing and Poetry

Includes:

• Reducing the stress of the student and the teacher
• Skills needed for different writing tasks and the writing process

Can also include, if required, improving the student's grade in GCSE English Language

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The SpLD Profile

(P1) Conditions Associated with the SpLD Profile

Includes: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) deficiency, CFS/ME and diet - effects on behaviour and mental health functioning.

(P2) The Problem of Gaining Provision

Includes: why relationships with parents fall apart.

(P3) Identifying and Managing the Language and Listening Conditions

Includes: Specific Language Impairment and Auditory Processing Disorder.

(P4) Identifying and Managing the Literacy Condition

Includes: Dyslexia and Near Vision Dysfunctioning

(P5) Identifyingand Managing the Behavioural Conditions

Focuses on Attention Deficits and includes Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome.

(P6) Identifying and Managing the Co-ordination Conditions

Focuses on Dyspraxia/Developmental Co-ordination Disorder. Includes handwriting difficulties.

(P7) Identifying and Managing Attention Deficits

Looks at the many causes of Attention Deficit behaviours including that of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and strategies to reduce the behaviours.

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