About Dyslexia
Dyslexia, classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010, often hinders individuals, both adults and children, from reaching their full potential.
What is dyslexia?
Many of the dyslexic people across the UK, whether adults or children, are unable to fulfil their potential as a large percentage of the population still do not understand what dyslexia is, the difficulties which the condition presents and do not know how best to support them.
Dyslexia is not an obvious difficulty; it is hidden. As a result, dyslexia people have to overcome numerous barriers to make a full contribution to society.
Looking for support?
We operate a helpline service run by volunteers. Please be considerate when calling, our helpliners are volunteers and some have full time jobs but give what time they can to help.
If you are looking for an assessment, visit our Assessors Directory.
Some signs of Dyslexia
Signs of dyslexia can become more obvious when children start learning how to read and write. Some signs of dyslexia in children may be:
Children may struggle with:
- Pronouncing words correctly
- Tying shoe laces and dressing
- Telling left and right
- Letters b/d and numbers
- Reading, writing and/or spelling
- The order of days of the week
Teenagers/Adults may struggle with:
- Mistakes in reading
- Strange spelling mistakes
- Poor sense of direction
- Confuse left and right
- Slower to do written work than average
- Find arithmetic tables difficult
- Lack confidence and poor self esteem
Support
At Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia, we believe in a dyslexic-friendly society that enables all neurodiverse persons of all ages to reach their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find below the answers to the most common questions around dyslexia and related subjects.
Is dyslexia hereditary?
Dyslexia is regarded as a neurobiological condition that is genetic in origin. This means that individuals can inherit this condition from a parent and it affects the performance of the neurological system (specifically, the parts of the brain responsible for learning to read).
Is dyslexia a disability?
Dyslexia is classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. A disability under the Equality Act 2010 is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Dyslexia will count as a long-term physical or mental impairment.
How to tell if your child is dyslexic?
Dyslexia is often identified in primary school, however some people’s coping strategies are so good that the dyslexic difficulties don’t become apparent until much later. Have a look at some of the signs of dyslexia in children here.
What is the first step in helping your child?
If you suspect that your child may be dyslexic then your first step should be to consult your child’s teacher or the school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to discuss your concerns. Get in touch with us if need extra support.
How to get an assessment?
The best place to start is our Tutors & Assessors Directory to find an assessor.
Assessors can assess and produce reports which help families to seek appropriate help in schools or when applying for exam arrangements.
Please note that Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia does not recommend any specific individual.
How much does an assessment cost?
Costs for assessments vary quite a lot depending on where you live, who is doing the assessment and what type of assessment is being done. The cost is usually several hundreds of pounds.
Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia does not provide assessments, however you can visit our Tutors & Assessors Directory to find an assessor.
As a benchmark, the British Dyslexia Association charges £690 for an assessment with a specialist teacher and £882 for an assessment with a psychologist (Feb 2025).
Is there any funding available for assessments?
Unfortunately, there is not usually any direct funding for diagnostic assessments. Generally, assessments have to be paid for by the individual, parent, or employer.
As dyslexia and dyscalculia are not medical conditions, a diagnostic assessment is not covered by the NHS.
Become a Member
Join us as the voice of dyslexic people by becoming a member Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia.
Your support enables us to provide free information, events, training and advice and continue striving for a dyslexia-friendly society.
All membership fees paid online are paid by Direct Debit and can be cancelled at any time.
Benefits
In addition to supporting us, you will get access to:
- Our Members Support Group on Facebook
- Our Parents Support Group on What’s App
- Our Typing Club Sessions
- Exclusive Member Events, Discounts & Offers