A welcoming hub for families navigating learning differences

Brought to you by local charity Dyslexia Sparks.
Saturday 26^th April 2025 , 12-3pm. The Edge Hub, Hull

Dyslexia Sparks are creating a one-off free event to support families seeking guidance and resources for dyslexia, autism, visual stress, mental wellbeing, educational challenges, and more.

We recognise that every child and family has unique learning needs. We’re bringing together local charities, SEND organisations, and experts to create a friendly, inclusive event packed with useful information and support. It’s a great chance to drop in and chat with professionals, discover helpful resources, and find practical solutions for learning and neurodiverse challenges.

Sparks Learning Festival includes:

Dyslexia Sparks – showcasing our specialist dyslexia tuition services, assessments, free informative webinars, events, and assistive technology.

Aim higher - dedicated to providing neurodiversity, mental health, and educational support for families, with a focus on autism.

Hull Parent Carer Forum - parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Hull

Phoenix Wellbeing - supporting the mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers.

Listening Books – provides an internet-based audiobook lending service to thousands of UK residents who have a disability or illness that impacts their ability to read the printed word.

Andrew & Rogers Opticians - optometry practice, including visual stress, coloured overlays and prides themselves on creating a calm environment especially for patients with autism and other specialist needs.

Matthew’s Hub – provides advice and support in relation to employment, education, housing, benefits, health, and diagnosis for those with Autism and ADHD, awaiting assessments.

Connect Specialist Therapy Services – occupational therapists supporting individuals with sensory integration, mental health difficulties, developmental co-ordination delay, ADHD, Autism and emotional regulation and much more.

T.I.C. Hull and East Yorkshire – Providing support to anyone affected by Tourettes Syndrome and Tic disorders within Hull, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

ChatHealth – A secure and confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11 to 19 and Parents in the East Riding. They can help with all sorts of issues such as bullying, being active, healthy relationships, sexual health, wellbeing, drugs and much more.

Together, we can make a difference.

Join us on the 26^th April. The Edge Hub, Myton St, Hull HU1 2PS

Book your tickets today! Please book 1 ticket per person attending. We understand things come up, if you can no longer use your tickets please cancel them for someone else to use.