Monday 2nd -  Sunday 8th October 2023.

10% of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it is still often poorly understood. With the right support, the strengths and talents of people with dyslexia can really shine. (1)

Dyslexia comes with many challenges and many people with dyslexia feel their struggles are unseen. Dyslexia itself isn’t visible, and individuals often feel unsupported, unwanted and invisible. Dyslexia often goes hand in hand with other invisible challenges, including mental health. This week will therefore focus on under-represented groups and raising the serious issues of dyslexia being overlooked within education.

AEW is looking to support its’ students with an early identification of dyslexic traits or additional learning needs. Our teachers and support staff will work with you to find the best way to help you to achieve your goals. If this is you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

It is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields.

What is Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a neurological difference and can have a significant impact during education, in the workplace and in everyday life. As each person is unique, so is everyone's experience of dyslexia. It can range from mild to severe, and it can co-occur with other learning differences. It usually runs in families and is a life-long condition.

It is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields.

Dyslexia is a learning difference which primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it does not only affect these skills. Dyslexia is actually about information processing. People with dyslexia may have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear, which can affect learning and the acquisition of literacy skills. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organisational skills.

Visit the British Dyslexia Association website www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ for more information about Dyslexia Awareness Week and Dyslexia in general including resources, help and advice.