The impact of dyslexia
Dyslexia affects the way that the brain processes language. One in ten people is thought to be dyslexic.
Problems with reading and spelling are not the only challenges faced by dyslexic people, as the Dyslexia Iceberg below shows:
Credit: Hayley Butcher
When we understand this, it's no wonder that daily life at school and at work can leave individuals, parents and carers feeling frustrated, helpless and exhausted.
However, with the right support, the dyslexic learner can discover their strengths and talents - and begin to thrive.
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About dyslexia
Dyslexia affects the way that the brain processes verbal information, and is often first noticed when children are learning to read and write. However, dyslexia can affect other skills as well, such as personal organisation and remembering information such as instructions and facts. It may not become evident until a child is in secondary school, or even beyond.
You can see the recently revised definition of dyslexia here.
ADVICE SURGERIES
Free Advice Clinics at Bell House
Do you have concerns about your child’s literacy?
Have you or your child’s school noticed that they are having difficulties with reading or spelling?
Perhaps you are looking for ways to help them with homework and revision, or are considering a dyslexia screening or assessment.
Sometimes it is really hard to know where to start…
Come and have a chat with an experienced dyslexia specialist at Bell House!
During your free, 25-minute, 1:1 appointment, we can offer advice about how to help your child at home, suggestions to make reading and spelling less of a chore, conversations you could have with school, how access arrangements work, and all about dyslexia screening and assessments.
Even if you’re not sure what you want to know, come and tell us what you’re noticing and we can take it from there.
Upcoming dates can be found on Eventbrite.
If no dates are available, please send an email to [email protected] with your name, phone number & child's year of school and we will let you know if a slot becomes available.
SCHOOL OUTREACH
Free Parent Talks with Q&A
Bell House dyslexia specialists are able to offer a limited number of FREE parent talks at local primary schools. This works particularly well after drop-off, especially if you can offer parents a cup of tea or coffee!
Our session will give a brief overview of dyslexia, and we will offer tips and advice for supporting your child at home when they find reading and/or spelling difficult. Time will be given to answering parents’ questions, including talking about screeners and assessments and where to find further support.
Free Staff Training
The Bell House dyslexia team is able to offer a limited number of FREE staff training sessions, led by one of the experienced dyslexia consultants who volunteer with Bell House.
This training examines the new updated definition of Dyslexia and considers how we can better understand our pupils through the use of empathy activities. Finally, it looks at what teaching strategies (including Assistive technology and AI) can be used in the classroom to support dyslexic learners.
