In the main it is important for those who are dyslexic and their parents to know that dyslexia is the cause of the learning difficulties. For most this knowledge comes as a great relief.
The decision to tell others is obviously a very personal thing and it should be the child who decides whether or not this information should go any further than the teacher.
Here are some children’s views on this:
“it’s just good to know that I do have something wrong with me so then I know that’s what it was but I don’t tell anyone.”
(Stephen, P5)
“I found it a lot easier when I found out I was dyslexic because then the teacher knew and I got lots of things to help me like these glasses and a spellchecker and that helps a lot and I don’t really mind if other people know.”
(Gordon, P6)
“I told my friends that I’m dyslexic and it makes it easier for me.”
(Paul, P6)
It is appreciated that at the moment some children find it difficult to share the fact that they are dyslexic with their peers.
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