Living with dyslexia

• Barbara Riddick

What is it like living with dyslexia on a day-to-day basis? This text, based on interviews with children with dyslexia and their families, presents first-hand accounts of just what dyslexia means. It looks at how children were first identified as dyslexic, the social and emotional difficulties they encountered, their educational experiences, and the impact these events had on their families. It also considers how teachers and parents can best support children with specific learning difficulties.