Art and design and dyslexia at P levels 4-8
Begin by reading the information on the challenges faced by children with dyslexia across the curriculum and at all levels, plus the suggestions for inclusion.
A child with dyslexia will enjoy the practical aspects of art and design. They will probably have good responses to activities, although there may be some issues with sequencing and orientation.
They may struggle with selecting relevant tools; using them effectively and practising skills, as they move through the P levels. Support and repetition will help them remember how to hold and use equipment.
At P level 7 communicating through creativity and understanding concepts may be a challenge. Help them with concrete examples and clear explanations of new terms.
The additional requirement at P level 8 is for the development of an art vocabulary and the words that may convey meaning for a piece of art – possibly mood-related, or descriptive. Help the pupil remember new words by repeating them and making them memorable in different contexts, such as literacy and PSHE work on moods and feelings.
Dyslexic children may also have dyspraxia, which is a difficulty in judging distances and controlling movements, but is separate from dyslexia. Offer support to any of these physical challenges through repetition, adaptation and confidence-building.
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