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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

7 things I wish people knew about dyslexia

The strengths of dyslexia are often overlooked (Alamy/PA) -

A new animated film has been developed to challenge negative attitudes and misconceptions about dyslexia, after research found that many children feel “hopeless” because of how the learning difference is often described.

The charity Made By Dyslexia, which is behind the animation, surveyed 5,000 dyslexic adults and young people, along with their parents and teachers, including 2,000 participants from the UK.

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