This collection of 91热爆 resources can be used to support teaching around Dyslexia Awareness Week.
What is Dyslexia Awareness Week?
Dyslexia Awareness Week is an annual event run by the British Dyslexia Association to raise awareness and further understanding of dyslexia.
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that lots of people have. It's estimated up to one in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia. Intelligence isn't affected, but somebody with dyslexia may experience difficulties with their reading, writing or spelling.
When is Dyslexia Awareness Week?
Dyslexia Awareness Week takes place in early October to coincide with World Dyslexia Awareness Day on 8 October.In 2024 Dyslexia Awareness Week runs from 7-13 October.
Dyslexia: Make a difference. collection
A collection of short films to support teachers of pupils who have dyslexia, with a particular emphasis on 7-14 year-olds. These films offer practical suggestions on how best to support pupils, with lively graphics and clear advice from children themselves.
Sophie's Story - Coping with dyslexia. video
Aimed at 7-11 year-olds, this short film focuses on Sophie, a nine year old girl who suffers from dyslexia, and how she finds ways to do things differently.
Newsround: Dyslexia - What is it? document
This Newsround article aimed at 6-12 year-olds explores many aspects of dyslexia, focusing in particular on Georgie's experiences. Georgie has dyslexia and finds it hard reading things like song lyrics.
Newsround: My Dyslexic Mind. video
A Newsround Special presented by 12-year-old Ben, who really struggled at school until he found out he had dyslexia. Aimed at 6-12 year-olds the film explores what dyslexia is and some of the ways it affects children.
Bitesize: Dancing with dyslexia - How dance helps me express myself. document
In this article for secondary students dyslexic choreographers Charlotte and Elizabeth talk about how dance transformed their lives.
