Dyslexia support
Dyslexia affects a high number of students studying at University College Falmouth. It is a well known fact that Art & Design courses attract a high number of students with dyslexia, which can be best described as a combination of abilities and difficulties which can affect the learning process. If you are Dyslexic, you may find you may have a weakness in a number of these areas:
- Excessive misspelling of words, including confusion of letter order
- Poor Organisation or Time Management
- Difficulty with sequencing tasks, such as prioritising deadlines
- Poor short term memory
- Poor pronunciation or word finding skills
- Difficulty with reading and comprehension
However, people with dyslexia also tend to have a number of strengths, which include:
- Excellent Trouble-shooters.
- Highly Intuitive and Perceptive.
- Brilliant Visual Thinkers - being able to think in pictures than word.
- Highly Creative - being able to look at things holistically.
We can offer a number of alternative approaches to aid you with your studies as well as offer advice on skills which may aid your learning. Particular skills you may want to improve in might be:
- Time Management
- Organising yourself/your environment
- Mind Mapping
- Effective Note Taking
- Getting Through the work load
- Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
- Getting Through the Reading List
University College Falmouth is committed to improving and extending support and facilities to students with disabilities. Each year the Accessibility Service carries out a dyslexia screening programme for all first year students, using innovative computer software that also diagnoses a student's preferred learning style. Many students have found this information informs their approach to learning.
We are able to offer the following services to students with dyslexia. Assessments are carried out at University College Falmouth for the convenience of students:
- Diagnostic Assessments undertaken by a suitably qualified person
- Technical assessments & assistance in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances
- Specialist dyslexia tuition
- Specialist IT tuition
- Library assistance
In order to claim the Disabled Students' Allowance from their LEA, students with dyslexia need to undertake a diagnostic assessment carried out by a qualified person. This assessment has a cost to the student. In cases of financial hardship, funds may be available through the University College's Access to Learning fund.
The Accessibility Service can provide Specialist Dyslexia Tutors who are qualified teachers, experienced in supporting students with dyslexia. These tutors assist students with organising their written work, and with research.
Contact
Mel Dove melanie.dove@falmouth.ac.uk
Woodlane Student Services
Tel: 01326 213737 (x3737)
Sophie Atherton sophie.atherton@falmouth.ac.uk
Tremough Student Services
Tel: 01326 253629 (x3629)
Oliver West interview
Click on the link below to download an article about the internationally recognised landscape artist, Oliver West, a Falmouth graduate who is classed as chronic dyslexic.
Download Oliver West article (122.97 KB)
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