SpLD (Specific Learning Differences) Support
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The SpLD support service at the RCA is committed to enabling students to achieve their full potential and exceed their expectations while at the College.
The SpLD Support service offers:
- advice on SpLD academic-related issues
- individual screening tests for SpLDs and assessment
- arrangements
- academic support
- strategy workshop sessions
- support for organisational difficulties
- individual tutorial help with dissertations, study skills, time
- management and presentation techniques
- regular contributions to the field of SpLD research.
Personal support
We offer an SpLD screening test and individual tutorials to facilitate academic tasks. It is advisable to book with a member of the team first.
If you have a particular piece of work you wish to discuss, please bring this with you.
Group sessions
The idea behind group sessions is to introduce students to a number of strategies, which the students can try out within a safe and supportive environment.
The sessions always begin with an explanation for and description of the particular difficulties or issues. Various strategies are then presented which the students explore and try out for themselves. The sessions end with a discussion about the relative merits and possible applications for each strategy.
The length of each session is generally 45 minutes, and covers areas of difficulty such as memory, spelling, reading and writing, note-taking, verbal presentations and relaxation techniques.
Resources
Library Provision for Students and Staff with Dyslexia
All the staff working in the Library have had training in SpLD awareness and will
understand and sympathise with any difficulties you might have. So, if you have an
SpLD it is important to tell the member of staff dealing with you.
Materials
Books and videos about dyslexia are located just inside the mezzanine level on the left.
Book Finding Service
There is a book finding service, which is available on Mondays between 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm during term time. To make use of this service, you need to book a time at the Library desk.
Additional Induction Session
You can book an additional induction session to help you find your way around the Library. Students can ask for more information at the library reception desk or visit the Library Moodle page.
Extra Equipment
There are headphones and a magnifying glass kept by the desk. If you want to use these just ask.
Contacts
Qona Rankin, Dyslexia Coordinator
[email protected]
Rosey Briggs-McCracken, Dyslexia Tutor
[email protected]
