[SENco-forum] A call for thoughts: headings

Dear All

Oh the world of PC correctness and in reply to Stuart:.

My daughter has dyslexia.  When pushed she is not bothered if people say
'dyslexic' or 'has dyslexia'.  As she says she would rather they did not
define her by either!

I do like the idea of  'dyslexical'  (like 'musical') but I fear that the
'dys' will always have negative overtones.

I am proposing:

 Specific Learning Differences (lexical)

as it sounds both upbeat and informative.  What are my chances of
instigating this change?

Sharon

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk]On Behalf Of Stuart Lucas
Sent: 03 August 2007 11:32
To: Vikki Horner; chris manley; senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: RE: [senco-forum] A call for thoughts: headings

Just completed a wee article on identifying and supporting dyslexic
pupils -
So, turned it around and used the phrase 'pupils with dyslexia' - more
than likely, more apt - however, one is dyslexic just as one is musical
and so forth - can depend on individual be it child, parent or adult
with a foothold in the world of dyslexia.
Stuart

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Vikki
Horner
Sent: 03 August 2007 11:20
To: chris manley; senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] A call for thoughts: headings

Hi Chris

As a parent who has had to deal with labels in disability since the
birth of
my daughter who has Down syndrome, I find referring to individuals
simply by
label is distasteful.  She's a Downs, Down syndrome people and so forth.
By
turning it around ...people/children/individuals with Down syndrome.....

allows them to be people first who happen to have ....whatever.....

Your headers for 4, 5, and 6 in my view amount to the same.

Chapter 4: The Dyslexic writes.

Chapter 5: The Dyslexic counts.

Chapter 6: The Dyslexic understands.

What about ....Individuals/pupils/people with Dyslexia count..... ?

Over the past 16 years, my experience, other parents, and those of
individuals who have a particular disability or difficulty do actually
find
labelling in this way offensive.  Although I can understand that it is
easier and more expedient to use to describe a particular condition.

Best wishes
Vikki
Numeracy Advisor-SEN
Maths Extra Limited
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----- Original Message -----
From: "chris manley" <timefordyslexics at yahoo.co.uk>
To: <senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:44 AM
Subject: [senco-forum] A call for thoughts: headings

> Dear All
>
>  Last month I posted a message regarding a book I am editing written
by
> dyslexics on dyslexia. The book will be dyslexics thoughts on their
own
> dyslexia and should show the diverse natuer of dyslexia in such a way
that
> will be readable and useful to people who have dyslexia. I have
already
> received some useful reply's and am very greatful for anyone who is
> dyslexic or knows dyslexics who would want to get involved. I have 7
> headings under which I would like dyslexics to outline their thoughts.
I
> would be grateful for any criticism of these headings or if anyone
would
> like to pass these onto dyslexics who might like to take part in this
> work:
>
>  Chapter Headings
>
>  Chapter 1: Dyslexia is...
>
>  Chapter 2: Dyslexia is not...
>
>  Chapter 3: The Dyslexic reads.
>
>  Chapter 4: The Dyslexic writes.
>
>  Chapter 5: The Dyslexic counts.
>
>  Chapter 6: The Dyslexic understands.
>
>  Chapter 7: The Dyslexic picture.
>
>  Thanks again
>  Chris
>  timefordyslexics at yahoo.co.uk
>
>
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