What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily impacts the ability to read and spell words accurately and fluently. Children with dyslexia may find it challenging to improve their literacy skills through standard reading instruction and/or additional interventions. Progress can be slow and often requires significant effort from them. 

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Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. Often, a family risk is present.

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Dyslexia is complex and often occurs alongside other learning and developmental difficulties, such as attention and concentration issues, language problems, social communication needs, and motor coordination difficulties. Issues with working memory and maths are often found in profiles of dyslexia.  

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