What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a Greek word and translated means dys (dysfunction) and lexia (with the lexicon) i.e. difficulty with words.  However, this does not fully explain the difficulties people with dyslexia experience.  Other difficulties may include listening, verbalising ideas, short term memory, organisation and number difficulties. 
The word also does not express the many strengths and abilities also associated with dyslexia. Indeed, dyslexia may be described as a combination of strengths and difficulties which affect a person's learning development in a number of ways.

Please contact the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) for more detailed information (http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/)

What are the Strengths and Difficulties associated with dyslexia?

It is generally acknowledged and certainly recognised at MMU that a person with dyslexia will have a combination of abilities and strengths which may offer certain advantages.

These strengths include the following:

lateral thinking	creativity	motivation
intuition	problem solving	practical
artistic flair	determination	logic

Some of the difficulties a person with dyslexia may experience include some, but not all of the following:

reading	short term memory	spelling
speaking	sequencing	concentration
speed of processing	motor skills	writing organisation

How can I tell if I'm dyslexic?

Please read the leaflet How can I tell if I'm dyslexic? and then contact Learner Development, if appropriate, to book a Dyslexia Screening Appointment. Please note, you must be an enrolled student at MMU to book a screening appointment.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact Learner Development for further advice and information.