Did you know October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month?

The idea for the month’s designation came from The International Dyslexia Association.The United States Senate has recognized National Dyslexia Awareness month since 2015. It occurs throughout the month with organizations putting together many events for people to learn more about Dyslexia.  Websites such as ImprovingLiteracy.org and Dyslexiaida.org provide resources and information about events that take place during the month of October.

Although many awareness’s for diseases or disorders feature a specific ribbon, such as the pink ribbon for cancer, Dyslexia does not have its own ribbon, but rather it is associated with other mental related disorders under the silver awareness ribbon.

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty for individuals to read. Individuals with dyslexia can also struggle with other skills related to reading, such as reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. The disorder is typically identified in early childhood, but the issues may never be resolved if left untreated.

Why is designating a month like this important?

It is important to raise awareness of Dyslexia in order to ensure that more people are familiar with Dyslexia. Hopefully, this will lead to more people getting proper treatment. Not only that, but more awareness can help further research and increase donations to a challenging mental disorder that affects between 5% to 10% of the US population.

Takeaway

It is time to enjoy the month of October while finding ways to help raise awareness in order to help everyone get informed on these important issues.  Maybe try talking to friends or family and informing them of Dyslexia and the significance of it, or go to an event to discuss dyslexia with other curious and like-minded people.