What Is Dyslexia?
Outside of the box, creative thinkers!
Understanding dyslexia
Dyslexia has long been misunderstood, but thanks to the great work of people, such as the late Renee Lawton-Browne, it is beginning to be recognised for what it is: a learning difference that affects around 10% of the population, and which has no bearing at all on the intelligence or creativity of the individual. In fact, although many great entrepreneurs, artists, designers and actors talk openly about their struggles with dyslexia during their school years, they are equally thankful that their brains are wired differently, as they understand this contributes to their creative outlook and ‘out of the box’ thinking.
So what is dyslexia and how does it affect the learner?
Dyslexia affects the way the brain processes and remembers information - especially that which is seen and heard. This can have a knock-on effect in areas such as organisational skills, reading and writing, recalling instructions, telling left from right, and the acquisition of literacy skills.
Frustration resulting from these challenges may also lead to additional problems in a school environment - such as difficulty concentrating, falling behind in studies, and a loss of self-confidence. However, one must understand that these problems have nothing to do with dyslexia itself! Rather, they reflect the failure of the education provider to diagnose and adapt to the needs of the dyslexic pupil.
Dyslexia is a learning difference
There are a vast number of dyslexic individuals who have gone on to achieve great things, and at The Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic, we aim to lay the foundation for that greatness with every pupil we encounter.
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