What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects the development of literacy and language related skills. It is likely to be present at birth and to be life-long in its effects.
Concepts of Dyslexia
- Learning difficulty primarily affecting information processing
- Affects accurate and fluent word reading and spelling
- Can impact organisational skills.
Dyslexia is characterised by difficulties with phonological processing, rapid naming, working memory, processing speed, and the automatic development of skills that may not match up to an individual’s other cognitive abilities.
It tends to be resistant to conventional teaching methods, but its effect an be mitigated by appropriately specific intervention, including the application of information technology and supportive counselling.
