Dyslexia is evident when accurate and fluent word reading and/or spelling develops very incompletely or with great difficulty, despite appropriate learning opportunities – that is, learning opportunities which are effective for the great majority of children.
(British Psychological Society, 1999)
Many children with ‘dyslexia’ also experience difficulties with memory, sequencing and language. A significant umber may also experience phonological difficulties leading to problems with reading, writing and spelling.
It is important to identify children who are experiencing such problems as early as possible. This will be done in schools through assessment. Early identification means that schools can support children as soon as possible in their school career and support them within the classroom environment, where possible.
Our next article will look at what you should expect from your child’s school.
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