Dyslexia
Approximately 10% of the UK population are estimated to have dyslexia which is a common specific learning difficulty that affects reading, writing and spelling skills.
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It is a difference in how the brain processes language information that can affect an individual’s experience in education, the workplace and daily life. Since every person is different, the dyslexia presents itself can vary widely – from mild to severe – and often occurs alongside other specific learning difficulties. It tends to run in families and is a lifelong condition.
More information can be found at the British Dyslexia Association
Last updated: 03/11/2025