Free support events for National Dyslexia Awareness Week
A range of online and in-person events to support dyslexic children and their parents/carers are available to book for free throughout the week. Topics to be covered include supporting mental health in relation to dyslexia; how to support your dyslexic child with spelling; and signs that can indicate a person is dyslexic: (booking links in green)
In addition, the charity’s specialist team are also visiting several schools in the area, delivering workshops for students and teaching staff.
Dyslexia Sparks are also participating in this year’s #GoRedForDyslexia campaign; a global initiative to promote awareness and positivity around dyslexia. Dyslexia Sparks’ students and specialist team of teachers and assessors will be wearing red throughout Dyslexia Awareness Week.
Jane Craig, Founding Director, Dyslexia Sparks, said:
“We’re hoping to reach as many families as possible during national Dyslexia Awareness Week, helping to raise awareness and understanding around the specific learning difficulty which affects an estimated 1 in 10 people. During the week, we’ll be exploring ways to ensure dyslexic individuals are supported appropriately, working towards our vision of a world where dyslexic individuals are valued and celebrated for the strengths they have to offer.”
The support events are free but ticketed and need to be booked in advance. The full programme and booking details can be found on Dyslexia Sparks’ Eventbrite page Further details can also be found on the charity’s Facebook page, Twitter and website www.dyslexiasparks.org.uk
Optional donations via the charity’s JustGiving page are welcomed from attendees to help support the charity with its awareness-raising work and family support events.
Dyslexia Sparks supports dyslexic individuals of all ages to reach their full potential through specialist tuition and diagnostic dyslexia assessments. The charity delivers training to schools and organisations, helping them to spot the signs of dyslexia and support dyslexic individuals. It also provides free advice, support and guidance to dyslexic individuals and their families and promotes awareness and understanding of dyslexia.
As a registered charity, Dyslexia Sparks can provide financial support to eligible households in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to help with the cost of specialist tuition and diagnostic dyslexia assessments.
Further information is available at www.dyslexiasparks.org.uk and by contacting the organisation direct on 01482 234856 and office@dyslexia-sparks.org.uk .