These guidelines are based on good practice in the areas of assessment and intervention around dyslexia.
The guidelines cover:
- Legislation relating to Additional Support for Learning
- Definition of dyslexia
- Profile of strengths
- Factors other than dyslexia that can lead to literacy difficulties
- The importance of early childhood literacy experiences
- Staged intervention approaches
- Use of technology to support dyslexia
- National Standardised Assessments for Scotland and SQA assessment and examination
- Transitions
Links to further information about dyslexia, universal support strategies and useful phone numbers are also included as an appendix to the guidelines.
If you are a parent or young person with a query about dyslexia, or the Aberdeen City Dyslexia Guidelines, please discuss this with your child's school.
If you are a member of school staff with a query about the Aberdeen City Dyslexia Guidelines, please contact your link manager.