- It is estimated that approximately 10% of the population are dyslexic
- Dyslexia is a Specific learning disability and can range in severity
- Each individuals experience of dyslexia is unique – affecting different areas of cognition
- Dyslexia is typically associated with literacy related difficulties, however dyslexia can be far more than just a difficulty with reading and spelling, it can affect many other areas of how the brain operates: eg processing difficulties, difficulty retaining sequences of information, working memory deficits, word retrieval difficulties, and organisational difficulties to name but a few
- Dyslexia can co-occur with other learning differences
Having dyslexia does not mean your child can’t excel. There are many incredibly successful people who have dyslexia who attribute their success to the fact they are dyslexic. It is important to remember there are numerous positive aspects associated with thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields.
Further information:
- The British Dyslexia Association: (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk)
- Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity: (www.helenarkell.org.uk)
- Information on Dyspraxia: (www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk)
- The National Autistic Society: (www.autism.org.uk)