As Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026 encourages greater understanding and inclusion, it is important to remember that dyslexia affects people throughout their lives, not just during their school years. At Dyslexia East Sussex, we are passionate about supporting adults to better understand their learning profiles, build on their strengths, and access the strategies and support they need to thrive. In this article, we explore the importance of raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and empowering adults with dyslexia to reach their full potential.

“Why does my child know exactly what they need to do, but still seem unable to get started?”

If you find yourself repeating the same instructions every morning, reminding your child about homework, searching for missing equipment or wondering why a simple task takes forever, you may be seeing executive function difficulties rather than laziness or a lack of motivation.

Children with dyslexia often face unique challenges when returning to school after a long break. From literacy demands and organisation difficulties to worries about keeping up with classmates, the start of a new term can be stressful. Read our expert advice from Dyslexia East Sussex on supporting dyslexic learners as they prepare for a confident and successful return to school.

Discover the story behind The Learning Loft, a specialist learning space created by Dyslexia East Sussex. Designed to support children and adults with dyslexia and other learning differences, The Learning Loft provides expert teaching, assessment support, and personalised learning opportunities.

Does your child find reading and spelling unusually difficult despite their effort and ability? A diagnostic dyslexia assessment can provide answers, identify strengths and challenges, and help secure the support they need to thrive in school. Find out when an assessment may be the right next step.

Reading is an important part of everyday life. From schoolbooks and workplace documents to emails and online information, strong reading skills help people learn, communicate, and navigate the world around them.

Dyslexia is often discussed in relation to children and education, but dyslexia does not disappear with age. Many adults continue to experience challenges with reading, writing, spelling, organisation, and communication throughout their lives.

Supporting children with Dyslexia is not just about helping them read and write more easily — it is about helping them build confidence, independence, and a positive relationship with learning. Dyslexia affects each child differently, but with the right support and understanding, dyslexic children can thrive both academically and emotionally.

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences in the world, yet it is still widely misunderstood. Many people believe dyslexia simply means reading letters backwards, but the reality is much more complex. Dyslexia affects how the brain processes written and spoken language, making reading, spelling, and writing more challenging for some individuals.