Dyslexia affects learning across the curriculum. Normally literacy acquisition will be slower than for other children.  The difficulties with reading determine that use of language for writing is also affected.  Most evident in written work is poor spelling which in extreme cases can appear to be somewhat bizarre in that it does not seem to conform to spelling rules or patterns.  Given that reading and writing are essential tools for learning across the curriculum, children who are dyslexic will have difficulty with all curricular subjects which utilise these skills for accessing and responding to learning.

Usually short term memory skills are affected and what the dyslexic pupil may appear to know and understand today may well be forgotten tomorrow or next week.  This determines that much reinforcement of learning to revise and consolidate it must be built into plans and targets set for the child.  Parents have an important role to play in ensuring that opportunities are also provided at home to help children revise work done in school.