www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
What is Dyslexia?
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Dyslexia causes difficulties in learning to read, write and spell.
Short-term memory, mathematics, concentration, personal
organisation
and sequencing may also be affected. Dyslexia usually arises from a
weakness in the processing of language-based information. Biological in
origin, it tends to run in families, but environmental factors also
contribute. Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability. It is
not the result of poor motivation, emotional disturbance, sensory
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opportunities, but it may occur alongside any of these. The effects of
dyslexia can be largely overcome by skilled specialist teaching and the
use of compensatory strategies.” Dyslexia Action, 2006 |
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK’s leading provider of
services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
We specialise in assessment, teaching and training. We also develop and
distribute teaching materials and undertake research.
Dyslexia Action is the working name of the Dyslexia Institute, created on
its merger with the Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre and forming the
largest supplier of specialist training in this field. We
are committed to improving public policy and practice. We partner with
schools, LEAs, colleges, universities, employers,
voluntary sector
organisations and Government to improve the
quality and quantity of help for people with
dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.
Our services are available through our 26 centres and 160 teaching
locations around the UK. Over half a million people benefit from our work
each year.
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
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