What is Dyslexia?

'Dsylexia is a neurological disorder in individuals who, despite conventional classroom instruction, fail to attain the language skills of reading, writing and spelling commensurate with their intellectual ability.' (Orton-Gillingham Academy, 2022)

Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence.

Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly and a delay in learning to read.

Is it a 'Learning Disability', a 'Learning Disorder' or a 'Learning Difference'?

Dyslexia is referred to by any of these terms. The way a dyslexic student's brain is wired means that they do learn differently. It only becomes a disability when they are not presented with the appropriate support and learning environment in which to learn.

Most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialised education programme.

'Reading failure caused by dyslexia is highly preventable through direct, explicit instruction in phonemic awareness' (Karen Starkiss, 2023)