“Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory,and verbal processing speed.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration, and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia.
A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention.” – DCSF and Rose (2009)
Further information
British Dyslexia Association (2017) What are specific learning difficulties? [online] http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/educator/what-are-specific-learning-difficulties
DCSF & Rose, J. (2009). Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties. London, HMSO
British Dyslexia Association (2017) What do I need to know as a teacher? [online]
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/educators/what-do-i-need-to-know
Cambridgeshire County Council (2019) Dyslexia Guidance[online]
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/local-offer/local-offer-education-and-training-5-18
The Dyslexia Guild Code of Practice
https://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The_Dyslexia_Guild_Code_of_Practice_July_2018_v.1.docx.pdf
