Hi Iain
I would agree with Margaret as well. At Bournemouth we have students with
dyslexia studying a range of subjects.
Many thanks
James
Dr James M Palfreman-Kay, MNADO
Additional Learning Needs Advisor
Additional Learning Needs
Learning Support
DLG22 Talbot Campus Library and Learning Centre
Talbot Campus
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
BH9 1DW
Tel: 01202 595327
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Margaret Herrington [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 10:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Subjects studied by dyslexic students
>
> Hello Ian
> From my experience, dyslexic students are well represented in subjects
> such as archaeology, architecture, engineering of all kinds, biol
> sciences,nursing and all design subjects...but we do not have good
> evidence across the sector. James Kay and myself started to work on how we
> could get this a few years ago but pressure of work pushed it to one side.
> Hope all goes well with this
> Margaret
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 02/12/03 10:01 AM >>>
> We are about in embark on some research to test the ability of word
> prediction programs to predict text at the level and style required by HE
> students. To do this we are going to use some sample text, which includes
> subject-specific terminology. We would like to use text from subjects that
> are popular with dyslexic students or with which they encounter particular
> difficulties. However there doesn't seemed to be any statistics showing
> the number of students by subject and disability. We would welcome
> suggestions on which subjects you feel, from your experience, would be
> most suitable to look at. This information would also help us identify
> suitable new products in the future.
>
> Regards
> Ian Litterick
> iANSYST Ltd
> www.dyslexic.com
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