Dyslexia and Acting
As a Dyslexia and Acting tutor, I work at the Actors Centre, Actors Guild
(supported by Equity), Arts Educational Schools and the Academy of Live
& Recorded Arts (ALRA). I also see clients privately.
I
work one-to-one with drama-school students and actors, and with a
variety of Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) such as Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia, Visual Stress and ADHD.
My
approach is learner-centred and multi-sensory. I work with each actor
to develop an individual learning plan, based on discussion and/or the
diagnostic report and needs assessment if available.
The
aim is to enable the actor to recognise and develop their strengths and
apply strategies to combat areas of difficulty; thereby removing
barriers to learning and professional development. Strategies are
tailor-made to develop and support the working actor's skills and
confidence.
Dyslexia and Acting strategies address:
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short and long-term memory
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line-learning
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organisation
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oral and written communication/presentation skills
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audition and interview technique
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linear vs non linear thought
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reading and comprehension
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text analysis
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visual stress
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sensory-overload
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sight-reading
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concentration and focus
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spatial awareness and orientation
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fine and gross motor skills
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self-esteem and confidence (among others)
I
use a variety of methods, from learning style theory, dyslexia study
skills, reading theory, mindfulness and actor training methods. I also
run Dyslexia & Acting group sessions at the Actors Centre.
http://www.deborahleveroy.com/
https://kent.academia.edu/DeborahLeveroy
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