Dyslexia is a specific reading learning difference that affects 5 to 10% of children. It is not a lack of intelligence or willpower — it is a neurological difference in how the brain processes the sounds of language.
Dyslexia is a specific reading learning difference characterised by difficulty identifying words fluently and accurately, and by weak decoding and spelling skills.
It affects 5 to 10% of children, with a boys-to-girls ratio of 2:1 to 3:1.
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Access the exercisesDysorthography
Dysorthography is a specific spelling learning difference, often linked to dyslexia. The dysorthographic child makes persistent errors despite suitable, repeated teaching.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia affects 3 to 7% of children. It is not “being bad at maths” — it is a neurological difficulty understanding quantities, numeration and calculation.
Dyspraxia (DCD)
Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), affects 5 to 6% of children. The child knows what they want to do, but their brain struggles to programme the motor sequence.