Specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia)
Dyslexia is a learning difference that can impact on reading, writing and spelling.
How does it affect my child?
Children may experience challenges in some of the following:
- Reading and spelling compared to other skills and subjects.
- Blending and segmenting sounds for reading and spelling.
- Short term verbal and working memory, e.g. following longer instructions or completing tasks with many steps.
- Processing of spoken and written language.
- Planning and organisation
Where can I get help for my child?
Start by speaking to your child’s SENCO. There is useful information available online:
- British Dyslexia Association has good help support and advice for individuals with Dyslexia and support for their families.
- Dyslexia Assist is a site by parents for parents.
What support is there for schools?
- Learning, Communication and Interaction (LCI) work to support pupils with dyspraxia in school.
- School Support for children with SEND offers information about your school’s responsibilities to all SEND learners.
- Inclusive provision for SEND pupils in mainstream schools (BERA framework)