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Lincolnshire Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services

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Search the Speech & Language resource library for lots of helpful information and resources to support all aspects of speech & language development.

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Children’s Speech and Language Therapy :: Lincolnshire Children’s Therapy Services

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Speech and language therapists work in partnership with you and your child, as well as any other professional involved in their care, to enable them to reach communication potential. Our goal is to work closely with your family and educational staff so you understand your child’s needs, empowering y…

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Parents and carers of children with special education needs of any type can join for free to access to peer support groups, workshops and signposting to appropriate services.

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Who are WTT?

The Working Together Team are an education based support service commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council.

What is the role of WTT?

We work with settings by offering advice and training to professionals to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for autistic children and young people and social communication needs from 4 up to the age of 19 years old.

"The team are very knowledgeable about best practice in supporting autistic pupils in mainstream education. They are committed to seeking to overcome obstacles to autistic pupils being included in mainstream schools. They recognise the importance of empowering and skilling up staff in mainstream schools. The team is established as a source of expertise in educating autistic pupils in mainstream settings" NAS Accreditation 2019

How do WTT work?

Children and young people do not need a diagnosis of autism in order for settings to access WTT support through the WTT Ladder.

WTT are not part of the autism diagnostic pathway.

Settings can access WTT support through our WTT Ladder.

WTT support is accessed via the settings SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator / SEN Inclusion Lead) and or the Head Teacher/Principal.

If a setting (and family) has concerns about a child/young person's social communication differences, they will start utislising the WTT Ladder.

WTT can support families through working with their Child or Young Person's setting.

WTT do not work directly with children/young people.

In the first instance please contact your school's SENCO for a discussion if you have any concerns about your child's needs.

What support do WTT offer families?

Training workshops for parents/carers such as Supporting sensory differences, autism and anxiety and preparing for transition. Please see the events' calendar for upcoming workshops

The National Autism Education Trust Making Sense of Autism Training.

National Autistic Society Parent programmes for families of diagnosed children/young people- Earlybird Plus (children aged 5 to 9) and Teen Life (young people ahead 10-16). For more information on these programmes and/or an application form, please use the email contact below.

Helpline support - to speak to a member of the Working Together Team via phone or email. To find out which WTT outreach teacher supports your child/young person's setting, please email us by clicking the button below.

We are able to support meetings for families of children attending a Lincolnshire mainstream setting through the WTT Ladder which is completed by settings, alongside discussion with family.

Click on the link below to download The Autism Education Trusts Parents Guide to Working together with your child's school

NAS Earlybird Plus

The EarlyBird Plus programme aims to equip parents and carers to develop a greater understanding of their child's needs, following a diagnosis. The programme also aims to develop a consistent approach across settings (eg home and school). We encourage parents and carers to attend the sessions with a professional who is working regularly with their child.

Parents are able to attend the programme without a supporting professional if they do not find someone available on the date.
Our programme empowers parents and professionals to understand more about autism and the needs of the autistic children they support.

Topics include:

communication and interaction

using structure to support the autistic child in a range of settings and situations

developing social skills

understanding and supporting the child's behaviour

problem solving.

An EarlyBird Plus parent book will be provided to each family attending the sessions.

Click the email link above to contact us for an application form

NAS Teen Life

Teen Life is our six-session programme for parents/carers of autistic young people aged 10 to 16 years. The aim of the Teen Life programme is to bring parents together to share information, experiences and ideas in a structured way. Teen Life emphasises the importance of autistic perspectives, with a variety of videos and quotes used throughout the sessions.

Parents can choose to attend the programme with a supporting professional. Our programme empowers parents to understand more about autism.

Topics covered include:

understanding autism in teenagers

self-esteem and spending time with other people

stress and anxiety

understanding your diagnosis

puberty and independence

education and planning for the future.

A Teen Life programme book will be provided to each family attending the sessions.

Click the email link above to contact us for an application form

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Lincolnshire's Local Offer - find everything you need to know about SEND in one place

The Local Offer brings together information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.

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Free resources and services for families to help them support their child's speech and language skills.

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We give families the confidence and skills to help their children. If you're concerned about your child's speech and language development, we can help.

We know that it can be hard to know where to start if you are worried about your child's development. If you think your child is having challenges with talking and understanding words, we are here to help you.

Our free resources and services can help with understanding what to look out for, how to get support and even some simple ways you can help your child at home.

Our progress checker will provide short questions you can answer to see how your baby or child is getting on with their talking and understanding of words.

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Confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people up to the age of 25, with SEN and disabilities, and their parents and carers.

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Support and advice for mild-moderate mental health issues.

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Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are an expanding service designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in selected education settings i.e. Schools and Colleges or who are not on roll with an education setting. MHSTs are in addition to existing services such as Kooth Online Counselling Service, Healthy Minds Lincolnshire and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Teams are made up of professionals called Clinical Lead Practitioners and Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs). These are workers who have had specialised training to support young people presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. They work closely with schools and colleges and other children and young people's services.

There are currently four MHSTs working in Lincolnshire and these are based in selected education settings in Lincoln, Gainsborough (and the surrounding area), Boston and Skegness (and the surrounding area).

Thanks to Wave 7 funding, there will be a fully operational MHST in Spalding and the surrounding area from September 2023. The Wave 8 expansion will see teams starting to support children and young people in Grantham and Sleaford (and the surrounding area) from January 2024.

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Healthy Minds Lincolnshire provide emotional wellbeing support for children and young people up to 19 years old.

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The workshops and groups we deliver are easy to access virtually.

It can be quite scary attending a group or a workshop when you don't know anyone else in the group. If you are worried about coming to a group or workshop there are lots of things we can do to support you.

Here is some feedback from other young people:

It is really good! Everyone is friendly and you learn some really helpful things which you can keep practicing.

I would say that I was worried before I started a group but once you get in to it it's completely fine and you forget about being nervous. From my experience once the session had started I felt more confident in myself

Although the groups and workshops are to support your emotional wellbeing, they are not like attending a lesson in school. They have been proven to have a positive effect on your emotional wellbeing and are there to help you with life's problems before they get too much to handle.

Top three benefits of groups and workshops:

You're not alone and they help you to realise that we all have similar experiences, but cope with them differently

Making new friends and building positive relationships

Groups and workshops include lots of interactive activities, games, quizzes, alongside learning some new skills to manage your emotional wellbeing.

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The workshops and groups we deliver are easy to access virtually. It can be quite scary attending a group or a workshop when you don't know anyone else in the group. If you are worried about coming to a group or workshop there are lots of things we can do to support you.

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CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

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CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

What our clients say

The Counsellor was very easy to talk to and encouraged me to talk; it was nice to feel I had someone special to talk to and not feel pressurised.

It was really good to talk to someone and I feel better about things after having a few sessions

"It has been of such value to me, I have been able to rebuild my life and learnt the true value of it....if this service only helps one more person like me it's a worthwhile cause, thank you for taking the time to listen."

For Children and Young People

Counselling offers you an opportunity to talk about everything that is important to you, whatever it is.

For Parents

Advice and support for parents worried about their child's behaviour, emotional problems and mental health.

For Professionals

Expert knowledge for anyone working with children or young people with mental health or behaviour concerns.

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CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The Counsellor was very easy to talk to and encouraged me to talk; it was nice to feel I had someone special to talk to and not feel pressurised.

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LOOK supports visually impaired young people to thrive. We offer mentoring, transformational events, online forums and parent support.

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Click here for on-line information and advice sessions for families of deaf children.

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Check out our free online information sessions for families of deaf children. You'll get to ask our experts questions and join discussions with other families.

Our sessions cover a range of topics related to all types and levels of deafness. You don't need any previous experience of the topics covered. You can join in as much or as little as you like.

Places are limited, so booking in advance is essential.

Upcoming events

Sleep Issues and Practical Solutions

Wednesday 16 October

7pm to 8.15 pm

Suitable for families with deaf children ages 2 to 10 years

Led by a sleep specialist, this session will help you understand why deaf children may experience sleeping problems and provide practical solutions to overcome them. You'll learn to recognise sleep challenges your child may face and strategies to improve their sleep (and yours!). There ' ll be time to ask questions and meet with other parents and carers.

Managing Feelings

Tuesday 22 October

Suitable for families with deaf children ages 0 to 8 years

Childhood is the perfect time to build self-esteem, self-confidence and self-reliance. This workshop will explore how parents and children can share, acknowledge and accept feelings together.

You'll learn the importance of recognising and labelling feelings, and practi s e effective strategies to express what you see and hear. There 'll be time to share your experiences and hear from one of our volunteers about theirs.

This session will focus on how deaf children in Scotland can be eligible to claim CDP . You'll get helpful tips on applying and tailoring your application to your deaf child's needs.

Real-life Experiences

Wednesday 27 November

7pm to 8pm

Suitable for families with deaf children ages 0 to 16 years

In this session, deaf presenters will share their personal achievements and the paths they took to reach them. Plus, one of our family presenters will talk about their child's journey.

What other families thought...

"Honestly, it was the most information I'd had in 18 months of hospital and doctors appointments. Thank you so much; there was clarity on things I didn't understand and information I'd never considered or heard before."

Parent of a deaf child

Joining our online events

We'll have experts on hand to support you in joining the event online. You can also watch or download our guide to joining online events.

You'll need access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection.

Zoom auto-generated captions and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be available.

If you have any questions or require any other communication or language support, please email [email protected] .

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Support from the Working Together Team on helping children with sensory sensitivities.

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We all receive and process sensory information continuously throughout the day. For most people this is not a problem but for some children this can cause difficulties with behaviour and concentration, as well as carrying out everyday activities.

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A definition of autism with an overview of communication, behaviours and interests, and sensory processing differences needed for an autism diagnosis.

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Exploring Autism with your child/young person

Key Considerations:

Who is going to do it?

Where? Place and time your child/young person feels most comfortable,

Take one question at a time, follow your child's pace, respond to their questions as openly as factually as you can. You can't answer everything all at once and there will be a lot to take in.

1. What does your child/young person know right now?

2. What does your child/young person want help with/more information about?

Start with the positives about Autism (in general), and then build on sharing some general challenges.

Everyone has strengths and challenges - who are the key people in your child's life/familiar people. Can you create a one-page profile for your child/siblings and family members to help them understand that everyone is different with different personalities, characteristics, likes, dislikes ?

Behaviours/Responses are 'different' not wrong/naughty/difficult. Autism is part of who they are. Some things may change as they get older and many things will become easier. Autism is a 'spectrum' condition, constantly evolving. What works one day may not the next, and that's ok, each day is different and how we might feel is different.

Use simple, clear and visual explanations of how Autism is diagnosed

Show video clips of children/young people/adults talking about their autism (eg Dean Beadle, Luke Dicker, Purple Ella, Talia Grant, Spectrum Gaming)

Dissociate some behaviours from the child - it's not all about autism, some will be part of it (good and challenging) but is only 'part' of who you are. What else is there about you that is not related to Autism - hair colour, height . . .

Be confident about autism - "I find this easier/good because I am an autistic person"

"Autism is a part of me, it's who I am"

Peer / sibling understanding is very powerful - they can help and support in challenging situations

Find role models & lots of opportunities to meet other autistic children

Click on the links in the sections tab to find out more about autism and help available

Below are some books and resources that may help you and your child understand what autism means to them:

Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Elizabeth Verdick

The ASD Workbook - Understanding your autism - Penny Kershaw

My Autism Book: A Child's Guide to their Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis - Gloria Dura-Vila, Tamar Levi

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes - Jennifer Elder

Can I tell you about... Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family - Jude Welton

Can I tell you about... Autism? - Jude Welton

Can I tell you about... Anxiety? - Lucy Willetts & Polly Waite

Can I tell you about... Sensory Processing? - Sue Allen

The Kid's Guide to staying Awesome and in control - Lauren Brukner

The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism: An Interactive Kids' Book for Understanding Autism - Debbie Elley and Tori Houghton

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic- Siena Castellon and Jennifer English

The children's guide to Autism - Fiona Reeves

All Cats Are on The Autism Spectrum - Kathy Hoopmann

The Asperger's and Me: Girl with the Curly Hair - Alis Rowe

Can You See Me? & Do You Know Me? - Libby Scott & Rebecca Wescott

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Key Considerations: Who is going to do it? Where? Place and time your child/young person feels most comfortable, Take one question at a time, follow your child's pace, respond to their questions as openly as factually as you can. You can't answer everything all at once and there will be a lot to take in.

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Autistic women and girls are often misdiagnosed, diagnosed later in life, or not diagnosed at all. The books in this list are focused on how Autism may be experienced in girls.

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Striving to improve life for anyone living with ADHD.

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The Virtual Autism Hub is an innovative source of all age autism support to empower autistic people and their parents/carers. We work closely with community groups and organisations to strengthen support for autistic adults, children and young people and parent/carers, increasing the range, breadth and reach of these groups.

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If your child has ADHD, or you think they might, we have information on professional help and diagnosis. We've also got practical advice on supporting them with their ADHD and mental health.

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What is ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects behaviour and concentration.

Children and young people with ADHD often seem unusually restless, impulsive or distracted. They may speak or act without thinking, struggle with organisation, find it hard to focus or appear to be always on the go. Some people with ADHD do not experience hyperactivity; this used to be called attention deficit disorder (ADD), though the term in no longer used officially.

ADHD is not a mental illness or a learning disability, though children and young people with ADHD may also have other conditions or experience mental health problems.

Living with ADHD can be very challenging, for children and young people as well as for their parents and carers. But the right diagnosis, treatment and support can make a big difference to a child's learning, life skills and relationships, as well as making family life easier. There is also lots you can do as a parent/carer to help your child manage the things they find difficult.

What are the most common symptoms of ADHD?

A child with ADHD may be:

easily distracted, finding it difficult to start or finish tasks

often unable to concentrate

often restless or fidgety

very talkative, often interrupting or blurting things out

impulsive, acting before considering consequences, prone to taking risks

easily angry or frustrated, struggling to deal with emotions

finding making or maintaining friendships difficult

disorganised, for instance often losing things or being late

lacking awareness of time

Every child or young person with ADHD is individual and they may not display all of these behaviours. And many of these traits and behaviours are typical in younger children, or can follow a traumatic experience - they don't necessarily mean your child has ADHD.

Age and gender can also affect how someone with ADHD behaves. This can make it harder to spot signs of ADHD, particularly in girls, who are more likely to be undiagnosed or wrongly diagnosed with other conditions.

Typically the symptoms of ADHD develop in early childhood and they may become particularly noticeable at times of significant change, such as starting or changing school.

What to do if you think your child might have ADHD

If your child frequently experiences some of these symptoms and it's affecting their day-to-day life, discuss your concerns with your child's GP. Before doing this, talk to your child's teacher and the school special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) about what they have noticed.

The GP may want to refer your child for assessment, as ADHD can only be diagnosed by a specialist such as a child and adolescent psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Sometimes parents are reluctant to pursue assessment. They may be worried about 'labelling' their child or about stigma, or they may prefer to watch and wait. These feelings are normal. But parents and young people who do seek diagnosis can find it helps them access the right support; understand and manage challenges; and identify individual strengths.

We have more information about getting support from the GP, CAMHS or school in our guide.

ADHD diagnosis, support and treatment

ADHD assessment is usually done through the specialist Children and Young People's Mental Health Services, commonly referred to as CAMHS.

Diagnosis is most commonly made in childhood, and in the majority of cases, symptoms affecting daily life continue into adulthood.

There is no single, definitive test for ADHD. Specialists will base clinical diagnosis on a combination of observations of your child; discussions and questionnaires (with you and your child); and information from your child's school.

They will consider how long the symptoms have been present; their impact on your child's daily life; and whether they might be due to another condition. The NHS states that approximately 60-80% of children with ADHD have at least one other condition (such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety or behaviour problems), and your child may be given more than one diagnosis.

Support and treatment options

You and your child should be offered support and advice to help manage ADHD in their day-to-day life.

ADHD can also be treated with medication and/or therapies. These should be discussed with you when your child is diagnosed, and are set out in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on ADHD.

ADHD can be treated with therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). For more information about therapy, see our parent guide to counselling and therapy.

There are a number of types of medication. These are not a cure for ADHD, and many children do not take them, but they can help manage some of the symptoms. Medication must be prescribed and overseen by a specialist.

You may also be offered ADHD -focussed parent training. This does not mean your parenting is somehow wrong. It is designed to provide support and specific strategies and skills to help you and your child thrive.

Jack is still perennially late, disorganised and impulsive; but he's also energetic, original and creative. The medication is helping him make the most of all of that.

What you can do to support your child with ADHD

Be explicit and consistent about unacceptable behaviour, such as violence. Set appropriate consequences and follow them through, but try to stay calm in the moment to avoid escalation. Dealing with challenging behaviour can be very hard, and our parent guide has helpful advice.

Plan the day so your child knows what to expect. Maintaining regular sleep patterns, physical activity and mealtimes can help your child. Some people find dietary change and/or certain supplements helpful. But the NHS states that there is no clinical evidence for this, and medical advice should be sought first. Our young person's guide has helpful advice on sleep problems.

The impact of ADHD on your child's mental health

Any child or young person can struggle with their mental health and wellbeing, whether or not they have ADHD. This might be caused by things like family change, bullying, exam stress or a traumatic event.

But having ADHD may also mean your child has extra challenges - such as social difficulties, struggling to manage their emotions or getting into trouble at school - that leave them more vulnerable to low self-esteem, anxiety or depression.

Children and young people with ADHD frequently have other developmental or mental health conditions and it is important to ensure they have the appropriate support for these.

As a parent there is a lot you can do to support your child with their wellbeing and mental health:

encourage your child to talk about how they are feeling with you. Our starting a conversation guide has ideas for keeping communication open

if you feel your child may have a mental health problem or another condition alongside ADHD, discuss your concerns with their GP or ADHD specialist.

Working with school if your child has ADHD

ADHD is a special education need (SEN), and it may be referred to as a specific learning difference (SpLD). Your child is entitled to appropriate support to help them thrive socially and educationally. This could include potential adjustments in certain situations, such as extra time or rest breaks for exams, movement breaks in lessons, written instructions for tasks and a seating plan that minimises distractions.

Discuss the diagnosis and needs with the school's SENCO, taking a list of your concerns and background information to the meeting.

Your child may be entitled to an education, health and care plan (EHC plan) which details the support they need and how it will be provided. (The National Autistic Society has helpful information about EHC plans.)

Good communication between you and school can be really helpful in ensuring your child thrives in education and meets their potential. Our parent guide to support has more advice on talking to school or college.

ADHD in teenagers and beyond

If your child is a teenager or young person, their needs and the support you give may well be different from when they were younger. They may like to read our young person's guide to ADHD and mental health. But there are still many ways you can help.

Looking after your own wellbeing

Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes be isolating, upsetting or exhausting. Sometimes parents feel judged or blamed by others (unjustifiably as parenting does not cause ADHD). It is entirely understandable if you are finding things difficult.

It's important to recognise the impact the situation is having on you, and think about ways you can take care of yourself - including getting support from other people so that you can take some time off. It's okay to ask for help when you need it, and to share your worries with someone you trust. We have advice on looking after yourself as well as your child.

Our son's challenging behaviour with ADHD had an enormous impact on the whole family, as we and his brothers bore the brunt of his anger.

Where to get further support

If you would to speak to a professional adviser or find out more about how you can support your child, these organisations can help.
While we take care to ensure that the organisations we signpost to provide high quality information and advice, we cannot take responsibility for any specific pieces of advice they may offer. We encourage parents and carers to always explore the website of a linked service or organisation to understand who they are and what support they offer before engaging with them.

This page was reviewed in March 2022. It was created with parents and carers with lived experience of supporting their child or young person with ADHD. We will next review the page in 2025. YoungMinds is a proud member of PIF TICK - the UK's quality mark for trusted health information.
Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

Please be aware that this form isn't a mental health support service. If your child is in crisis right now and you want to talk to someone urgently, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

At YoungMinds we take your privacy seriously. If you'd like to read more about how we keep the information we collect safe, take a look at our privacy policy.

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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic

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Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that lots of people have. It affects about one in ten people in the UK, including adults as well as children.

If somebody has dyslexia, they may have difficulties with their reading, writing or spelling.

It doesn't affect intelligence and it is not a disease or an illness - it is a condition that someone is born with.

The British Dyslexia Association hold an annual event called Dyslexia Week to raise awareness of the condition.

In 2020, the week will run from 5-11 October.

Read on to find out more about dyslexia and also check out our Newsround Special on it here.

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What is it like having dyslexia?

Some people learn special techniques to help them to live with dyslexia on their own, whilst others may need special support to help them to do this.

Figures suggest that even though the condition is quite common, there are a lot of people who are living with it without knowing that they've got it. This means that they are 'undiagnosed'.

As with many learning difficulties and conditions, not everybody with dyslexia has the same experience.

Some people might struggle with their reading and writing, while another person with dyslexia might find maths more tricky.

One experience that is quite common is finding it difficult to remember things.

This can affect tasks like going to the shop or remembering what to pack for a particular trip.

People with dyslexia often have good skills in other areas, such as creative thinking and problem solving.

Another way that people with dyslexia might experience the condition is finding that words move about on the page when they try to read.

This can make school work difficult to complete without special help and support.

Radio 1 DJ Mollie King, who has dyslexia, explained: "The prospect of reading out loud in class filled me with dread. It got to the stage where I was so panicked that I'd make up an excuse to leave the room when it was my turn. That's when my teacher suggested I get tested for dyslexia."

When I was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 10, it came as a huge relief. I'd been feeling like I was stupid and somehow worse than my classmates, and I didn't understand why. But with the diagnosis, everything clicked into place. I knew I wasn't worse than everyone else - I was just different.

How do you manage dyslexia?

There are lots of different ways that children with dyslexia manage their condition. It also depends on their experience of it and how it affects them.

Some children who struggle to remember things may use a voice recorder to set reminders.

Children who have trouble reading might use a coloured overlay over the top of their text to help them to read.

"Reading through a coloured sheet really helps - the colour that works for me is yellow," explains Mollie. "If I put it over, it means I can read from left to right and it stops the words popping out on the page."

Others may benefit from special learning techniques or personal tutoring.

Dyslexia is caused by differences in the language areas of the brain and the connections between them.

It often runs in families and it can affect people of any age from any country.

Dyslexia can't be cured and people who are born with dyslexia have it all their lives - but it can usually be managed if a person is given the right support.

People with dyslexia can go on to be as successful as somebody without the condition - like successful businessman Sir Richard Branson.

Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, Mollie King has some great advice for anybody who is living with dyslexia.

"You're not alone - it's something to be proud of we shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed and really focus in on those things you are good at," she said.

"For me it knocked my confidence because I couldn't keep up with the pace they read at [in school]. Focus on those things that you're good at - maybe you're sporty or maybe you're very creative."

Dyslexia isn't something that defeats you. The key is being diagnosed as early as possible. It breaks my heart that there could be people out there struggling through life unnecessarily because they've not been diagnosed, and are still feeling stupid the way I did. The better we all understand dyslexia, the more we can help people who have it to reach their full potential.

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If you watched CBBC's music talent show 'Got What it Takes?' then you may remember Georgie.

Georgie has dyslexia and finds it hard reading things like song lyrics.

"It's something that I've found difficult and people don't always understand what it means to have dyslexia" Georgie said.

Georgie says she didn't wanted 'to make a big deal' out of having dyslexia and says it's just something she has.

But she still finds it hard and and hopes that other kids know that it's ok to struggle sometimes.

"I've had so many supportive messages, it's been amazing and that's why I wanted to talk about having dyslexia, I want other people know it's a completely normal thing."

Georgie isn't alone, she even had a special message from musician Freya Ridings who also has dyslexia.

"It was so amazing to get the message from Freya, she has achieved all the things she's achieved.

"That makes you feel as if nothing can stop you from doing the things you want to do."

And, Georgie said Freya is right: "Dyslexia is a superpower!"

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