Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and/or spelling. Some features include difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.

Some ways that you can support your child at home:

• Give them extra time to think about what you have said and to respond.
• Use visual prompts and checklists to help them to remember what they need to do and in what order, e.g. getting ready in the morning.
• Chunk homework into shorter bursts rather than one long session.
• Read to them every day as well as hearing them read. Encourage a love for books through visiting the library, listening to audio books etc.
• Encourage independence as much as possible.
• Use drawings, songs, music etc. to help them to remember key facts.
• Not currently formally diagnosed through the NHS in Kent. Can do an in school screener, speak to the SENCo if you have concerns.

Further information and support:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia#:~:text=Dyslexia%20is%20a%20learning%20difficulty%20that%20primarily%20affects%20the%20skills,the%20range%20of%20intellectual%20abilities.

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/