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Neurolinguistic Programming at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

Rosie Wood and Bernadette McLean

The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre rwood@arkellcentre.org.uk

Abstract

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a powerful tool both for communication skills and for problem solving. Over the years our training in NLP has proved immensely valuable in many of our regular activities: Consultations with parents or dyslexic adults; Teaching dyslexic students of all ages; Parent Courses. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre offers initial consultations which are in the form of an information collecting exercise. They focus on establishing options for the best way forward, whether it be deciding on a particular type of assessment or developing strategies to help overcome problems. In less than an hour we aim for clients to have reached a positive frame of mind based on solutions. Teaching strategies for dyslexic students are enhanced by the use of NLP and associated techniques from Accelerated Learning; these encourage students to learn more effectively and faster. In our Parent Courses, where we teach parents how to help their own children, NLP has been one of the most appreciated elements of the courses. NLP enables more effective communication at all levels; between parents and children, parents and professionals and dyslexic adults and others. It fits well with a solution based approach for dyslexic people, their families and professionals. The workshop will give examples of some of these methods and will include: Language for effective communication and learning Internal language and self-talk Establishing rapport Reframing Goal setting

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