2. What is dyslexia?

3. Dyslexia is… difficulty learning to read, write and spell
a learning difference
Dyslexia is often described as a different way of learning.

4. Dyslexia is very common
1 in 10 is dyslexic and of those, 1 in 4 has
severe dyslexia
It often runs in the family
It is lifelong
Ranges from mild to severe

5. Important!
Everyone is different and dyslexia affects people in different ways. Not everyone with dyslexia will experience the same things.
Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence.
Some of the most successful business people and entrepreneurs are dyslexic.
Sir Richard Branson
Being dyslexic does not stop anyone from becoming a lawyer, teacher, nuclear physicist or business person.
Interesting fact – GCHQ, the Governement Intelligence agency, employs a high number of dyslexic employees because of their code cracking skills.
With the right support, children and adults with dyslexia should be able to reach their full potential in education, work and life.

6. Dyslexia difficulties…
Poor short-term and working memory
Slow reading
Writing challenges including spelling
Slow processing of information

7. People with dyslexia may struggle with…
Planning and prioritising
Organisation skills
Time keeping
Background noise
People with dyslexia may struggle with…

8. Dyslexic strengths… Problem solving Talking instead of writing
People skills
Self-reflection

9. People with dyslexia may be brilliant at…
Connecting ideas
3 Dimensional thinking
Thinking outside the box
Seeing the big picture
People with dyslexia may be brilliant at…

10. Find out more at www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk
A network of volunteer-led branches across Scotland
Adult Networks for people to share experiences and ideas
A Helpline
Tutor and Assessor lists
A Career Development Service for adults with dyslexia
Dyslexia training
A quarterly magazine for members
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