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WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?
It is estimated that 1 in 10 people in the UK have dyslexia. It is a lifelong condition which often runs in families. Each person is unique, as is their pattern of strengths and difficulties, therefore each person's experience of dyslexia is different. It is important to note that having dyslexia can be thought of as a ‘superpower’. Many people with dyslexia have huge talents in other areas such as problem solving and creative fields: Jamie Oliver and Sir Richard Branson are well known examples. With the right support those with dyslexia can develop their talents and achieve their full potential.
Definition of Dyslexia: Sir Jim Rose in ‘Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties’ (2009)
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‘Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
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Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.
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Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.
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It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points.
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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.
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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.’