My own dyslexic tendencies seem to play out in terms of slower reading and writing speeds alongside slower mental processing. The point I want to emphasise here is the varied nature of dyslexia symptoms, which is clear from a comparison between myself and my dad. This is interesting as my dad also displays dyslexic traits, though only one of us is diagnosed – a generational difference in understanding perhaps? Dyslexia is also said to run in families. The form that the condition takes is unique to every person, and it can range from mild symptoms (like myself), to more severe ones. The condition is widely misunderstood and often not diagnosed, though this is starting to improve in educational settings. “Sure, there are dyslexic people who struggle with spelling, but this is a sweeping generalisation”Īccording to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), approximately 10% of the population is dyslexic. Let's face it, there is always progress to be made. Hopefully this article will be a bit of a dyslexia education for students and staff alike. However, others also view it as ‘a bit of a superpower' (according to a student in the Channel 4 documentary Educating Greater Manchester). This article is an attempt to debunk some of these misconceptions, in an effort to help people appreciate the struggles dyslexic people can face, especially in academia. Sure, there are dyslexic people who struggle with spelling, but this is a sweeping generalisation as the condition can affect a whole host of other reading, writing and speaking-based skills – believe me, I know! The most common is that everyone with dyslexia struggles to spell. As someone who was only diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 17, I feel that there are plenty of misconceptions about the condition in the public domain.
I've actually never liked Comic Sans, but that's another story. It's supposed to make it easier for us to read the spaced-out letters. Did you know that the font Comic Sans is specifically recommended for people with dyslexia? Neither did I, which is ironic given I'm meant to be the font's target audience.
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