| Dyslexia literally means "difficulty with words." The
term is often used to describe a learning difficulty in spelling, reading,
and sometimes maths. Processing information is always difficult.
It is now widely accepted that some children, irrespective
of social or educational background have a specific developmental disorder
which makes it difficult to acquire these basic skills.
Children of adequate intelligence may be described as
dyslexic if, despite normal schooling, they have a significant and persistent
difficulty in acquiring language skills.
There will be a discrepancy in achievement compared to
abilities in other spheres to a degree sufficient to prevent their schoolwork
reflecting their true ability and knowledge.
Some children will have outstanding creative skills.
Others have strong oral skills. Whilst others have no outstanding
talents they all have strengths.
The British Dyslexia Association estimate that 10% of
all children are handicapped to some degree by dyslexia, 4% of them severely.
'With the right help dyslexic children can do very well
in school. They need to learn strategies to help their learning style and
with enough determination can achieve at almost anything'
For leaflets about the 'Pattern of Difficulties',
How to recognise Dyslexia, How to help, Parents' Rights, Dyslexia
Friendly Schools and more, contact SESDA by E-mail |
