[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by PurpleLass

I do think there has been an increase in 'dyslexia' since teaching standards became sloppier and I suspect there is a correlation.

Dyslexia is a medically recognised condition. The fact that there seems to be more of it about these days is probably due to the fact that it is recognised and the children are helped more often rather than simply being sidelined and regarded as "thick". My daughter was prescribed coloured lenses which actually help her to be able to see the words properly.