challenge dyslexia
Walsall
At Challenge Dyslexia we understand first hand the difficulties and frustrations
parents of a dyslexic child face when navigating the educational process. The
method of teaching utilised at Challenge Dyslexia follows the ‘Dyslexia Action
Literacy Programme’ (DALP) This programme is highly effective and successful in
providing targeted specific dyslexia tuition and is delivered in 1-1/ small
groups. Lessons are formulated based on the findings of an evaluation carried
out within the initial placement sessions. The lessons follow a tailored
structured plan of learning points which are delivered through a combination of
exercises, activities and games which aim to build and reinforce each learning
point. Our aim at Challenge Dyslexia is to engage students by making learning
fun with all sessions designed to promote relational learning. The lessons
follow a learner led cumulative approach, which is built upon session by
session. Due to the negative experiences some students may have previously
experienced within the classroom, a major element built into the construct of
the lessons is the promotion of learner independence, self efficacy and self
confidence, which aim to increase motivation and attitude to learning. In
addition to being dyslexia specialists we also have experience and training in a
range of therapeutic interventions, so are qualified to address and help break
down barriers to learning from this perspective.