Myth-Busters on Dyslexia

Myth-Busters on Dyslexia

Dyslexia is often misunderstood, leading to myths that can create barriers for young people. In this video, we debunk some of the top misconceptions about dyslexia and provide clear, factual insights to help school staff better understand and support students. 

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Staff Discussion Prompts

• Are you surprised by any of the facts discussed in the video? 
• Is there anything you could do to do some myth busting with your students around dyslexia and other learning differences? 

Additional Resources

• Dyslexia Ireland  Info Hub 
• Dyslexia Ireland Irish Exemption videos 
• Dyslexia Ireland Assistive Technology 
• Reasonable Accommodations
• NCSE SET Hours and SNA Allocations

The topics we cover in this section are:

• What is Dyslexia
• Myth-Busters on Dyslexia
• Inclusive Education
• Classroom Strategies
• Subject Choices
• Study Skills
• Exam Technique
• Designing Inclusive Learning Materials