Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one of the most well-known forms of neurodivergence. It affects how someone processes written language — particularly reading, spelling, and writing.

It’s not a reflection of intelligence, attention, or effort. It’s simply a different way the brain handles words, patterns, and symbols.

Dyslexia might show up as:

• Struggling to sound out or decode words
• Difficulty recognising common words quickly
• Mixing up the order of letters or words
• Spelling the same word in different ways
• Feeling exhausted after reading or writing

For many, these challenges are paired with real strengths — like creativity, visual thinking, verbal expression, or problem-solving.

Dyslexia doesn’t go away with age, but support strategies can make a big difference. Tools like audiobooks, speech-to-text, coloured overlays, or flexible learning formats can help reduce stress and support confidence.

It’s not about fixing how someone reads — it’s about helping them access information in ways that suit how their brain naturally works.