Self advocacy and Dyspraxia / DCD strategies
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Dyspraxia Association of Ireland Adult Summit 2016 - 1st of 3 interactive, interconnected workshops I presented on the themes: Self Advocacy Self Confidence Self Care This workshop encouraged a self reflective approach to increase self awareness, developing metacognition as a strategy to identify support needs, nurturing a proactive approach to seeking support and highlighting people and resources that will help. If you clip, replicate or copy all or part of a slide and its content please acknowledge the source Kerry Pace (2016) www.Diverse-Learners.co.uk
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- 1. Dyspraxia Ireland Adult Summit 16th April 2016 Kerry Pace www.Diverse-Learners.co.uk Self Advocacy
- 2. If you are more self-aware and know how you learn best you are better able to tell others how best to support you Via Facebook picturequotes.com Via Pinterest.com
- 3. Raising self awareness Activity – think of a successful task WHY was it successful HOW did you do it This will help you Develop thinking skills = identifying processes > replicate success
- 4. WHY was it successful WHAT did you do HOW did you break it down into steps WHO helped you out WHERE did you do it WHICH Technology did you WHEN – did you do things Activity 12 mins
- 5. Saying STOP! Then ask • Why • How • What • Where • Who • Which • When am I feeling like this – am I doing this - did I say yes can I break it down in chunks (working backwards might help) do I actually have to do? is the best place to ... (environment influences choices) can lend a hand, advise, can clarify, discuss ideas technology is best, software helped before can I fit it in? can I plan, can I get this done by (TIME FRAME influences priorities)
- 6. Do I know what helps me? • Chunking • Post-its • Overlearning • Assistive Technology • Observing or doing? • Pictures or words? Dawn French Fb page Willself.com
- 8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/diversity/disability/neurodiversityatthebbc A Day in the Life… (5 min) Leena Haque neurodiversity lead and project Researcher at the BBC @The_Lil_hulk
- 9. Accessing Support getting what you need by knowing what you need Equipment Quiet Space Extra Time Assistive Technology (AT) Headphones Keyboard Mouse
- 10. Accessing support getting what / who you need by knowing what you need Coach / Mentor Study Skills Tutor Disability /Access officer Assistive Technology training “Buddy” Equality and Diversity lead
- 11. Other Sources of Support Resources – “tool kit” Social Media Newsletters vlogs AHEAD www.ahead.ie blogs
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- Developing metacogntion Thinking skills Critical thinking skills
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- Warning Gaming video – watch the hearts and energy levels
- My package Glasses trolley Specialist mouse Boards for desk Suitcase Colleges – Fund for Students with Disabilities (college claims to fund services and support on behalf of the student) AHEAD – Association for 3rd-level students with a disability http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/downloads/guides/Guide_to_entitlements_for_people_with_disabilities_2015.pdf
- Colleges – Fund for Students with Disabilities (college claims to fund services and support on behalf of the student) AHEAD – Association for 3rd-level students with a disability http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/downloads/guides/Guide_to_entitlements_for_people_with_disabilities_2015.pdf
- Get a tool kit by the end of tosdday Build it – personalise it what works for you WAM – Willing Able mentoring – Placements assists for graduates Participating employers (WAM Leaders) collaborate with WAM to offer mentored, paid work placements for graduates with disabilities http://www.ahead.ie/supports