Dyslexia is a specific type of learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
Dyslexia is a specific type of learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. It is sometimes known as 'a specific learning or language difficulty (SpLD)'.
Dyslexia can affect different people in different ways and its effects range from mild to severe.
Dyslexia is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities and is not an indication of intelligence or lack thereof. It is biological in origin and is defined by a lack of phonological awareness, which is an ability to convert letter combinations to sounds and vice versa.
The impact of dyslexia is extensive: if you cannot learn to read, you cannot read to learn and everything we do at school and throughout life requires us to have the skills to be able to read fluently and accurately. Above and beyond the difficulties and barriers that dyslexia presents, is the damage that low self-esteem can cause (definition from Dyslexia Action 2012).
However, with the right help and support, strategies to overcome difficulties associated with dyslexia can be learnt and dyslexia needn't be a barrier to achievement.
Our centres are located in Coventry in the West Midlands.
111 New Union Street
Coventry, CV1 2NT
Teaching Centre
Trescoe House
Stoke Green
Coventry, CV3 1AA
Assessments for adults and children starting from £250
Please phone to book
We have specialist teachers that can conduct a FORM 8 for GCSE's and A levels. Please call or e mail to find out more.
chrissy d
Our son had been struggling academically, socially and emotionally at school. The team have been so patient with him and employed many different strategies to enable him learn at his own level. Suzanne came in to do an observation on him at school and provided a detailed report to the school, suggesting many strategies the school could try to enable him to access his learning more effectively, maintain concentration for longer and generally be happier at school.
Camille Stedall
Thank you for all your assistance. We have found your team very supportive and helpful it’s be great to have your experienced advice and educational support.
Martin Gould
I can't praise Suzanne and her team highly enough; very professional but with a relaxed manner which creates a great atmosphere for our 9 year old son to learn in.
Izzy Aylwin
I booked a dyslexia test earlier this year and was in a rush to meet my universities deadline. Dyslexia West Midlands were very considerate about the time pressure due to my deadline and I received my report much quicker than estimated. The test was carried out professionally and in a comfortable environment. I highly recommend if you are considering getting a dyslexia test.
Michael John Bayley
After a discussion through a free consultation we decided to get my daughter assessed. The process was very simple and the report was very thorough. My daughter now feels more confident and happy in her approach to learning and school. Thanks Dyslexia West Midlands.
I only called to get more information because my daughter (year 4) really struggles with spelling. Suzanne asked a number of very precise questions and suggested to do a vision test. Now my daughter has glasses and seems much more confident. We will see how that might affect her spelling but I would never have known that she might be struggling with her vision. Thank you so much! I am beyond grateful.
Dyslexia West Midlands Ltd
Registered office:
Trescoe House
Stoke Green
Coventry
CV3 1AA
Company number: 15044355
