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WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

Hull & East Yorkshire's only registered charity for dyslexia.

What is Dyslexia?

A specific learning difficulty that primarily affects the ability to learn to read and spell.

  • Dyslexia primarily affects the ability to read fluently and spell confidently, but it can affect people in different ways and at different stages of their life.
  • Dyslexic people are often resourceful and determined, meaning they find ways to overcome the challenges they face, but some need more support with this than others.
  • Dyslexia involves difficulties with dealing with the sounds of words, which can make it especially hard to learn to use phonics to read words.
  • Dyslexic individuals often have challenges with short-term and working memory, which can make it hard to retain information, follow instructions, and to do things like mental arithmetic.

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News
February 4, 2025

Sparks Book Project

Introducing Sparks Book Project: Free Books for Dyslexic Young Readers We are thrilled to announce the launch of Sparks Book Project this March—an initiative designed to ignite a lifelong love…
Dyslexia Journey
December 30, 2024

Flying Under the Radar Until Lockdown – Daisy’s Journey

Daisy's dyslexia diagnosis was a lightbulb moment during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the real change came when she started specialist tuition with Sparks. In the early days of lockdown, life…
Events
November 21, 2024

Free Interactive Workshops for Dyslexic and Neurodiverse Students

Positively You – Free educational workshops that inspire empowered learning For over 20 years, Positively You have inspired students to reach their full academic and personal potential. Dyslexia Sparks are…
Dyslexia Journey
November 12, 2024

Emma’s Dyslexia Journey – Finding a Diagnosis in Adulthood

Breaking the pattern - how Emma stopped masking writing difficulties, and finally received support. In recent years, dyslexia has become more often diagnosed early in life, allowing people to receive…