True FALSE or

Dyslexia

1 Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that causes problems with reading, writing and spelling.

■ True ■ False

2 It is estimated that one in 50 Brits suffer with the condition.

■ True ■ False 3 The condition tends to improve in adulthood.

■ True ■ False 4 Schools and universities have special coordinators for students with dyslexia.

■ True ■ False

1 True unlike a learning disability, intelligence isn’t affected.

2 FALSE It is far more common than that, with one in 10 people in the uk having some degree of dyslexia.

3 FALSE Symptoms tend to first present in childhood but dyslexia is a lifelong problem.

4True And in adulthood, technology such as word processors and electronic organisers can help.