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Home<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Children & Teens<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Literacy Resources<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Dyslexia<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Help with dyslexia” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”77px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”65px” title_font_size_phone=”45px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Find out about dyslexia and how the library can help your children<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dyslexia is a language processing problem, a specific difficulty in learning one or more of spelling, writing or reading. Many dyslexics experience visual stress and have difficulty in distinguishing between printed letters in books and in tracking words across the page when reading.<\/p>\n It should be diagnosed by a professional. Always speak with your child’s school first if you have any concerns.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We stock physical books from the dyslexia-specialist publisher, Barrington Stoke. These books are dyslexia-friendly by having the following features:<\/p>\n Our eBook services allow you to change both page colour and font size to create a bespoke visual experience for your child. Learn more about our eLibrary services<\/a>.<\/p>\n We also stock physical and digital audiobooks free of charge. Your child may enjoy just listening to the story, or want to read the print version at the same time. We also stock books for adults about dyslexia and other learning difficulties.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dyslexic children often have problems with spelling and handwriting. The British Dyslexia Association<\/a> has useful information and resources. They also have a guide on signs of dyslexia in children<\/a>, as does the NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n BookTrust has an informative blog<\/a> written by Eve Wersocki Morris on tips to get children with dyslexia hooked on reading.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” border_color_top=”#232459″ border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#232459″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||30px||false|false” border_color_all=”gcid-heading-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Tips on choosing books” open_toggle_text_color=”#232459″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#EF3E6C” toggle_icon=”"||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” open_icon_color=”#037541″ open_toggle_icon=”!||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font_size=”20px” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#EF3E6C” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Tips on searching the catalogue” open_toggle_text_color=”#232459″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#EF3E6C” toggle_icon=”"||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” open_icon_color=”#037541″ open_toggle_icon=”!||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#EF3E6C” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Visit our online catalogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n Search for everything we have about dyslexia<\/strong><\/p>\n \u200dSearch for books suitable for children and teens with dyslexia<\/strong><\/p>\n Search for books suitable for adults with dyslexia<\/strong><\/p>\n To filter the search results<\/strong><\/p>\n Use the ‘Sort by’ menu option in the top right and select ‘Date (latest first)’ to find the latest releases.<\/p>\n To reserve a book from the list<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#232459″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#EF3E6C” toggle_icon=”"||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” open_icon_color=”#037541″ open_toggle_icon=”!||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”20px” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#EF3E6C” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||30px||false|false” border_color_all=”gcid-heading-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find out about what dyslexia is, how the library can help your children and browse specialist dyslexia-friendly books.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":13472,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13523","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is Dyslexia?<\/h2>\n
How our libraries can help children with dyslexia<\/h3>\n
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\u200d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow you can help children with dyslexia<\/h3>\n
Further reading and tips<\/h2>\n
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