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"Dyslexia is best described as a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the learning process in one or more of reading, spelling and writing. Accompanying weaknesses may be identified in areas of speed of processing, short-term memory, sequencing, organisation, auditory and/or visual perception, spoken language and motor skills. It is particularly related to mastering and using written language, which may include alphabetic, numeric and musical notation.

Some individuals have outstanding creative skills, others have strong oral skills. Some have no outstanding talents. All have strengths.

Dyslexia can occur despite normal intellectual ability and teaching. It is independent of socio-economic or language background."

( Dr Lindsay Peer, CBE, Former Education Director and Deputy Chief Executive,
British Dyslexia Association )

Up to 10% of the population may experience dyslexic difficulties; 4% are severely affected by dyslexia. 3 out of 4 dyslexics are male.

Although dyslexia is not curable, much can be done to help individuals learn to cope and develop strategies to minimise the difficulties caused by their specific differences.

Further Information

Information about dyslexia is available from the Association, including:

• How dyslexia affects individuals at different ages.
• How to recognise dyslexia.
• British Dyslexia Association fact sheets on a variety of dyslexia related topics.

Please contact us to find out more.