29TH May 2007
Dyslexia Action and the British Dyslexia Association strongly dispute claims made by a government minister earlier this week, that dyslexia does not exist & that it is just an excuse for bad behavior.
To the 6 million people dyslexia affects in the UK, it is very real. Dyslexia is a complex condition, which affects each person differently, irrespectively of intelligence, race or social background.
“It is life-long, but the affects can be minimized. Says Mrs Joan Curry Educational Psychologist.
Dyslexia affects around 10% of the British population. Did you know that 70% of all self made millionaires are dyslexic, take Richard Branson he made his 1st million by the age 18.
“Once again dyslexia seems to be making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. It is frustrating that the focus should be on whether dyslexia exists or not and claims that it does not is very Frustrating for the 1 in 10 people that it affects. The question should be what can be done to help people with dyslexia and those with literacy difficulties?” Says Katherine Jones southwest dyslexia support.
If you would like more information on dyslexia contact the British dyslexia association Helpline: 0845 251 9002. Or email helpline@bda.org.uk.
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