Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and writing skills. People with dyslexia may struggle with phonemic awareness, spelling, and decoding words, which can make reading feel like a daunting task. It's essential to remember that it does not reflect a person's intelligence; in fact, many individuals with dyslexia are extremely bright and creative.

To provide support, we can employ a range of strategies. First, using multi-sensory teaching approaches can really help, allowing learners to engage with material visually, aurally, and kinesthetically. Tools like audiobooks or text-to-speech software can also be invaluable, making it easier for students to access information. Moreover, creating a supportive and patient environment is key—encouraging open conversations about difficulties can reduce anxiety and boost confidence. 

Signs of dyslexia usually become apparent when a child starts school and begins to focus more on learning how to read and write.

A person with dyslexia may:

• read and write very slowly
• confuse the order of letters in words
• be confused by letters that look similar and write letters the wrong way round (such as "b" and "d")
• have poor or inconsistent spelling
• understand information when told verbally, but have difficulty with information that's written down
• find it hard to carry out a sequence of directions
• struggle with planning and organisation

But people with dyslexia often have good skills in other areas, such as creative thinking and problem solving.