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Learning Difficulties Updated 18 Mar 2007 |
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Dyslexia Dyslexia (literally from the Greek for "difficulty with words"), is a specific learning difficulty which effects up to one in ten of the population. Dyslexia can take a number of different forms. A more accurate way of describing it would be "difficulty with processing information", as it is linked with deficiencies in short-term memory and visual co-ordination. A person who has dyslexia cannot be 'cured' of it, but can learn to cope better with it and having an increased awareness of the specific problem is the first stage in the process. Dyslexia is not related in any way to intellectual ability, but it can cause emotional disturbance, sensory impairment and a loss of motivation. An individual, personal approach to each case is necessary. If an assessment by an educational psychologist is required funding is normally available for it up to a limit of £300, although the majority of cases can be handled without this level of consultation. More information on dyslexia is available from the British Dyslexia Association website. The FE Funding Council pays for courses, which are delivered by a number of colleges, to help those with a Specific Learning Difficulty. One in ten people have some form of specific learning difficulty. Dyslexia and other related learning difficulties are coming to the fore as people begin to realise that those who have such learning difficulties can still be valuable assets to any workforce. You may obtain further information on this matter by reading the tri-Service policy contained in JS DCI 132/04 and additional information within the RAF DCI 18/05 and Chapter 15 of AP3379, or by contacting Sqn Ldr Higher Education on RAF Innsworth VPN 95471 Ext 7367, or TD ULO on Ext 5453.
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Dyslexia has nothing to do with underlying intelligence and ability. As the following names highlight:
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