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What is dyslexia? | A difficulty in processing written language (see symptoms page). It is variable in severity and can occur at all levels of intelligence, despite good opportunities and teaching. It shows up particularly in spelling and difficulty in learning to read, but it also can affect organisational skills, because dyslexic brains are organised differently. |
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Does is get better as you get older? | Can get better depending on what you do |
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Can I develop dyslexia during my life? | Generally you are born with it, but occasionally it may be acquired as a result of brain injury, e.g. a stroke. |
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Why didn't my teachers find out earlier? | Sometimes it's easily covered up or if you are pretty intelligent anyway, you may be classed as lazy or not interested, not doing your best, etc. It's easy to blame teachers but that doesn't necessarily solve the problem as it is now! Nowadays teachers are much more likely to spot dyslexic-type problems, but still some children 'slip through the net' |
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How do you know you have Dyslexia? | Only a proper assessment will really tell you, but look at xxx page and see how many of the symptoms you have, to get a rough idea. |
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How can I help myself ? | Join groups and classes, start noticing your strengths rather than your weaknesses and really start to build on them. |
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Do treachers know about it and can they help you? | Some teachers are better informed than othersto,and as yet not one will help all |
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Is Dyslexia curable? | No, but it can be helped. |
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If my child has Dyslexia, could I be Dyslexic? | Yes, it is often inherited - your child may have inherited it from you. |
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If I have children will they be Dyslexic? ( if I have Dyslexia) | Not necessarily. There may be things you can do to minimise the risk, but a specialist may need to advise, having taken a full case history for both the prospective mother and father. Dyslexia seems to be more common in boys than in girls. |
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Where can I get support ? | Adult Dyslexia group - a listening ear, compare and contrast your difficulties, get advice, deal with your own anxiety/frustration. Adult basic Education - One to one volunteer tutors can help with basic english skills. They may not be specially trained, but sensitive personalised teaching is important. Dyslexia Scotland - has a list of tutors and can offer advice, answer questions and arrange assessments. Dyslexia Institute - can offer specialised teaching and arrange assessments. |
