The word "dyslexia" comes from the Greek meaning "difficult with words". It is a difference in the part of the brain which process language and can affect the skills of reading, writing and numeracy. Dyslexia is one of a range of specific learning difficulties and perhaps the best known. Many dyslectic people are extremely creative, think laterally and have excellent problem solving skills. It may be helpful to think of dyslexia as an information processing difficulty.
Dyslexia is a complex learning difficulty because of the number of characteristics associated with it, such as poor short-term memory or confusion about left or right. Characteristics vary from individual to individual.
While there is no clear inheritance pattern, it is usually familial in incidence. Dyslexia is more prevalent in males than females, three times as many males as females are severely affected. A gene, which may be responsible for dyslexia, has been identified.
Pre-natal diagnosis NONE.
Early recognition and skilled specialist teaching can alleviate the effects of dyslexia.
This fact sheet has been compiled to give you contacts for assessment, teaching and support.
DYSLEXIA
British Dyslexia Association
Unit 8
Bracknell Beaches
Old Bracknell Lane
Bracknell
RG12 7BW
Helpline: 0845 251 9002
Tel: 0845 251 9003
Fax: 0845 251 9005
E-mail: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
National and local helplines for parents and adults with Dyslexia.
Dyslexia Institute (Sheffield)
Broom Hall
8 - 10 Broom Hall Road
Sheffield
S10 2DR
Tel: 01142 815 905
Fax: 01142 491 125
E-mail: sheffield@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Website: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
The Dyslexia Institute is an educational charity offering assessments, teaching and teacher training.
Adult Dyslexia and Skills Development Centre
2nd Floor
1 - 7 Woburn Walk
London
WC1H 0JJ
Tel: 020 7388 8744
Fax: 020 7387 7968
E-mail: dyslexia@adsdc.freeserve.co.uk
To support adults and young people with Dyslexia to achieve their full potential.
Orchids
69 Tenter Lane
Warmsworth
Doncaster
DN4 9PE
Tel/Fax: 01302 570729
E-mail: sarah.orchids@blueyonder.co.uk
Orchids can assist with filling out forms, correspondence and support accessing local amenities.
Cost: £10 per hour for the first two hours then £8 per hour.
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