Supporting Schoolwork

Supporting Schoolwork

In this section we look at how you can support your young person with their learning and schoolwork.

Helping with Homework

This video gives tips on how a parent can help their dyslexic young person with homework at primary level, as well as what supports you can expect from school, how the use of technology can help and the importance of developing independent learning skills.

Additional Resources

• Dictionary.com app https://www.dictionary.com/e/apps/
• Text to speech app 1 – https://www.voicedream.com/
• Text to speech app 2 – https://www.clarosoftware.com/portfolio/clarospeak/
• Technology section of the Hub
• Structured Literacy section of the Hub

Standardised tests

This video explores some of the standardised tests that are typically carried out in Primary schools and how you as a parent can support your young person with Dyslexia with these.

Additional Resources

• Information for parents on Standardised Tests  – https://ncca.ie/media/1400/english_tip_sheet_sten.pdf
• Information about exemption and inclusion criteria for standardised tests – https://assets.gov.ie/132001/dca79a10-590a-4ac9-9ca5-4ab7a8ccae10.pdf

The topics we will cover in the Empowering Parents section are:

• First Steps
• Getting Information
• Managing Emotions
• Supporting Schoolwork
• Supports & Accommodations