Dyslexia is a condition that makes it difficult to read, write or spell.
One in five children in Canada are diagnosed with it.
October is Dyslexia Awareness month.
Both of Tracy Wilson’s sons struggle with dyslexia, “Aidan was diagnosed the end of grade 5 and Tyler was never diagnosed, he just told me he has it as well. Every year he was in resource, both of them.”
She says the sooner a parent can get a diagnosis, the better.
“If you child is struggling and the teachers put them in resource and it is still not helping, I would advise you to get a private evaluation rather than put their name on the school list, because you will be waiting and waiting. It makes the child suffer longer, when they should get the diagnosis right away. The younger they are, they better it is for them,” Wilson says.
Dyslexia changes the way the brain processes information, and they learn differently.
Wilson says, “Without help, they struggle, and it’s very hard on their self-confidence and self-esteem”
Her son Aidan has been receiving tutoring through the Scottish Rite Learning Association in Riverview.
They offer the services for free, but there is a long list of people needing services, and few tutors.
The Association holds fundraisers, to help with the Centre’s overhead costs to be able to stay open. Their volunteer tutors, receive training, but it is very costly, and it has been a difficult year due to COVID-19.
Wilson also recommends the Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick, and Riverbend Community School.
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The week of October 19th to 23rd, communities across the province, including Greater Moncton, Saint John and Rothesay will “Mark It Read” by lighting up in red, in support of those who have Dyslexia.
In Fredericton, the New Brunswick Legislature will glow red on October 19th.
Wilson says Several other communities have chosen the 20th, because of the 20 per cent who have been diagnosed in Canada.
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