It is Dyslexia Awareness Week this week and the latest statistic from Dyslexia Action is that “1 in 5 children are effectively excluded from the classroom due to reading difficulties”. With 6 million people in the UK diagnosed with Dyslexia, it’s a huge barrier for people, especially for bright children trying their hardest to learn in the classroom. Follow the link to read more on the support out there for parents and schools.

http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/dyslexia-awareness-week-2014

rachel headshotRachel Wallace is a Literacy Specialist for the Easyread System, a ground-breaking online program for struggling readers and spellers. Try a free 10 day trial of the lessons today at www.easyreadsystem.com