I have worked with students who have had strokes, as with any impairment
it is extremely difficult to typify the requirements, once medical
evidence has been established I would be guided by what the student
tells me about how 'normal' functioning is affected and find practical
solutions for these.
Chris
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From: Simon Bloor [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 07 May 2003 09:03
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Subject: Re: support strategies for a student who has had a stroke
I'd have thought that the term "acquired dyslexia" in relation to the
different thinking patterns of an individual who has had a stroke should
be used cautiously in absence of any firm confirmation of abilities /
difficulties confirming such a profile being obtained from a properly
qualified person...otherwise one is prompted to make assumptions about
the kinds of support such an individual might benefit from...
There would seem to be many different types of such dyslexia (dyslexias)
which are a possible consequence of a stroke rather than an automatic
consequence, varying in nature; and a more accurate assessment of this
individual's profile might be beneficial before attempting to identify
an appropriate support package...
See http://www.arts.uwaterloo.ca/~dbesner/psych207/ACdyslexia.13.pdf
Simon
Simon Bloor
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of BRYAN JONES
Sent: 06 May 2003 16:00
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Subject: Re: support strategies for a student who has had a stroke
Some times refered to as "acquired dyslexia", not that it is actually
dyslexia that has ben triggered by the stroke. Aphasia or
dysphasia are the terms you can look up. That said, and if the
student does now have difficulties in reading and writing these can
often be supported in much the same way as for a student with dyslexia.
On 6 May 03, at 14:35, Sally Evans wrote:
> A student who has recently had a stroke is having difficulties with
> some elements of his course because he finds that his 'brain works
> differently' to how it did previously and is struggling reading and
> writing to the same level as before. Has anyone had any experience of
> supporting students who have had a stroke.
>
> Thanks
Bryan Jones
Disability Support Services Manager
Tel: 020 8411 5367
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