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polly · 15-01-2009, 17:49

Comment such as this MP made illustrate the discrimination that so many pelopel with learning problems face on a day to day basis. some one in public like should not be allowed to make such offensive remarks without some action being taken against them. what would have happened if he had said that some physical condition eg. blindness did not exist?

Just because Dyslexia does not have a physical manifestation does not mean it does not exist. There is evidence that the brain scans of dyslexia sufferers, appear different to those not afflicted with the condition. Research continues but it seems that it will not be long before we can 'prove' dyslexia.

I have spent 15 years working with dyslexics of all ages, my son is dyspraxic with dyslexic, I have mild dyslexia. I know it exists and that sufferers can be helped. True dyslexics do have a high IQ, this is part of how we diagnose dyslexia.

Jaysay have you ever tried coloured overlays for your 'word blindness"? they help some people with the problem you describe.

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polly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 546 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 720	Re: Dyslexia is a fiction says MP Comment such as this MP made illustrate the discrimination that so many pelopel with learning problems face on a day to day basis. some one in public like should not be allowed to make such offensive remarks without some action being taken against them. what would have happened if he had said that some physical condition eg. blindness did not exist? Just because Dyslexia does not have a physical manifestation does not mean it does not exist. There is evidence that the brain scans of dyslexia sufferers, appear different to those not afflicted with the condition. Research continues but it seems that it will not be long before we can 'prove' dyslexia. I have spent 15 years working with dyslexics of all ages, my son is dyspraxic with dyslexic, I have mild dyslexia. I know it exists and that sufferers can be helped. True dyslexics do have a high IQ, this is part of how we diagnose dyslexia. Jaysay have you ever tried coloured overlays for your 'word blindness"? they help some people with the problem you describe.