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For further information visit the British Dyslexia Association Dyslexic genes Dyslexia runs in families. When the dyslexic gene was first discovered it was called ‘1p’. After hearing this a dyslexic at the centre said “You mean to tell me that my brain is bigger than other people’s but it is only worth 1p?!!” Its not

The right hemisphere of the dyslexic brain may be bigger than the ordinary brain. DR Sherman of Harvard medical school has found three biological differences in the dyslexic brain. Unfortunately, although the brain is bigger it has faulty bits, in the Magonocells and cerebral cortex. Dyslexia can affect people in various ways because the processing

SpLD or Specific Learning Difficulty is an umbrella term sometimes used as a synonym for dyslexia but also for a number of learning differences such as the following: Neurodiversity is a farily new term that can also be used as an umbrella term for a range of learning differences. This term encompasses all specific learning difficulties

If you/your child is experiencing reading difficulties including following text, gets headaches when reading, jiggles in their seat when trying to focus on text or complains that the words move around they may have a form of visual stress, sometimes referred to as ‘visual dyslexia’, Scotopic Sensitivity or Meares-Irlen Syndrome. The first step is to

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Dyslexia can be a positive advantage Although dyslexia creates difficulties in particular areas for children, students, and adults, dyslexic people frequently enjoy above average physical co-ordination skills, empathy, and can be artistically gifted. The greatest barrier to success is the lack of confidence and low self-esteem that can experienced. With accurate diagnosis and appropriate help,