“Every dyslexic child is not the same” – Salford association offers support ahead of Dyslexia Awareness Week

A Salford association is urging parents to make the most of help available for children with dyslexia ahead of the national awareness week. 

The Salford Dyslexia Association, which has been working for decades to improve support for people in Salford, is using the week to highlight the support available.

Jane Taylor, who is one of those who offer support on the Salford Dyslexia Association‘s helpline, said: “Parents want diagnoses but that won’t do anything. It’s just a label.

“What they need is support.

“Awareness needs to be raised about ways in which children can be supported with learning and computer skills it can be really helpful.”

The aim of the awareness week is to improve support, as Jane shared her experience: “Things have improved with dyslexia, but it’s certainly taken a long time.”

Diagnosed at the age of sixteen, she has had to deal with the issue throughout her childhood, and having grandchildren who are also dyslexic, she shared that “there needs to be more ways to provide tailored help for students with dyslexia.”

As she said: “It can’t be a one size fits all method.

“The same way every child is not the same, every dyslexic child is not the same and needs different help.”

She continued to add: “It’s important for dyslexia to not be viewed as a wrong way of doing things, just a different way.”

Dyslexia Awareness Week started on the Monday 7 October, and ahead of the week former Dragons Den star shared his story on social media about why it is so important.

The former BBC star and business retail success shared the importance and why many should get involved in raising awareness.

It is believed that ten per cent of the population are dyslexic, with many left feelings that they are misunderstood as it doesn’t just impact the ability to read.

But also, being known to impact the writing skills, information processing, coordination, math, memory, time keeping, and organisational skills.

And whilst many dyslexic people often share their strengths in a variety of different areas in visual and creative fields, there is often not enough support offered to them as they grow with it.

This week will hopefully encourage a change in society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.

For any more information or support you can contact Salford Dyslexia Association through Salforddyslexia@gmail.com or 01617937335.