Dyslexia Presentations

The BOOST Programme and Ashburton Library are bringing you 2 information sessions on dyslexia presented by Ros Lugg.

Ros is a leading NZ literacy and dyslexia specialist with extensive experience as a teacher trainer and conference presenter internationally. As well as being a qualified assessor, who has done over 3,000 full cognitive/educational assessments of all ages, she wrote the educational content of StepsWeb and its supporting resources. StepsWeb is now being used in over 1,200 schools.

Ros also has the experience of being both mother and grandmother of dyslexics, which has given her a personal passion for supporting families, schools and of course learners themselves.

What can you expect from this presentation?

This presentation will cover dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory/visual processing disorders, the neuroscience behind dyslexia, what dyslexia is and isn't. Learning strategies and tools to support dyslexia.

You can also expect:

• Lots of practical information for parents and educators
• Handouts to take home
• The opportunity to ask questions