What Is Dyslexia?

June 29, 2018

Dyslexia covers a range of difficulties which usually covers the areas of reading, writing and spelling - but it is unique for each individual. It often additionally causes problems with memory and organising thoughts - meaning that preparing for exams can be hard. However having dyslexia doesn't mean you can't learn - it just means you need tools to learn differently - and that's what I can help with.

5 Facts About Dyslexia

June 15, 2018

1. Dyslexia Affects Confidence
I regularly see children who are struggling with confidence due to finding it so hard to keep up at school. One to one support, time and patience can really help to boost self esteem

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2. Dyslexia Is Very Common!

At least 1 in 10 people have dyslexia - some statistic even suggest one in 5! 

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3. Dyslexia and Creativity Often Go Hand In Hand 

Often people with dyslexia are very creative in areas such as music, drama, art and sports.

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4. Dyslexia can be inherited

Dyslexia can run in families - often a child's parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles have dyslexia 

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5. Co-occuring Conditions Are Often Present

Often children with dyslexia also have issues with auditory processing, phonological processing and visual processing - many children have a combination, but I can help you ascertain whether this might be an issue