Dyslexia Ayrshire - About Us

Dyslexia Ayrshire is a voluntary organisation representing the needs and interests of dyslexic people in Scotland. Dyslexia Ayrshire is maintained by a group of volunteers, mainly parents of children with dyslexia.

Our aim is to 'Make a Difference' in Ayrshire and throughout Scotland, to enable and encourage everyone with dyslexia, regardless of their age and abilities, to reach their potential.

We offer:

• a local helpline for both children and their families and adult with dyslexia, teachers and employers. (01292 443648)
• education and support meetings with highly qualified speakers in the field of dyslexia. (These meetings are normaly held in the Lecture Theatre, The Ayr Hospital.)
• partnership meetings with Local Authorities
• advice on how to contact an Educational Psychologist for a full private assessment
• guidance on how to make appropriate requests to your school, college, university or place of employment
• the opportunity to take up issues at the level of the Scottish Government via the Cross Party Group on Dyslexia, which Dyslexia Ayrshire set up in 2005
• representation for parents within the HMIe Task Group on dyslexia
• assistance with helping parents plan and organise meetings with their school