OCTOBER is Dyslexia Month

Some interesting facts: 

Fact:  The core issue is a difficulty with phonologiacal processsing,  which affects the ability to manipulate the sounds of language. Letter reversals like "b" and "d" are not the defining feature of dyslexia.  

Fact: Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Research shows that vision therapy, eye exercises, and coloured overlays do not address the core phonological processing deficits of dyslexia.  

Fact: Dyslexia is a neurological, language-based condition. It is not caused by a lack of effort or poor instruction, though proper teaching methods are crucial for support.  

Fact: With proper support, interventions, and strategies, people with dyslexia can achieve academic and personal success.  

For more information- try these resources: 

SPELD SA - https://speldsa.org.au/   

Dyslexia Victoria – Facebook page 

Nessy https://www.nessy.com/en-gb  

Reading Dr https://www.readingdoctor.com.au 

Department of Education Victoria (search learning difficulties) https://www.vic.gov.au/department-education 

This has been compiled by Helen Plunkett, Learning Support, RHPS