What is Dyslexia?



Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.

Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in:

  • Phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. 

  • Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.

  • It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. 

  • Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. 

  • A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention. - ( Source - Rose Review , Identifying and teaching children and young people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties - 2009)

If you think you might be dyslexic take our online test.

If you have child that you think may be dyslexic then contact your local centre for help and advice.
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