Surrey Dyslexia Consultancy

27/05/2026

Some people experience visual discomfort or disturbance when they read, for example text appearing double, blurred or moving in and out of focus. It is important to note that visual difficulties are not a sign of dyslexia; however, they should be investigated by an optometrist prior to a dyslexia assessment. The BDA has some useful information on this

Some people experience visual discomfort or disturbance when they read. Common symptoms that may significantly impair reading ability, or make reading…

24/12/2025

Assessments wrapped up for another year 🎁.

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Surrey Dyslexia Consultancy this year. All the likes, shares, reviews and recommendations are very much appreciated. ☺️

Have a happy Christmas 🎄
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10/12/2025

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), or dyspraxia, affects roughly 5% of the population, making it as prevalent as ADHD, though often underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Read my blog to find out more:

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. Whilst dyslexia and DCD are separate neurological conditions, they frequently overlap.Difficulties vary from person to person; however, they...

12/06/2025

This is a brilliant short clip which really highlights that dyslexia is a different processing style, not a weakness.

Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: About Dyslexia Celebrities including Sir Richard Branson, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Maggie Aderin-Pocock join expert teac...

10/06/2025

'Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution' is available to watch on Channel 4. He discusses the importance of diagnosis and early intervention, better training for teachers and the importance of multi-sensory learning.

After a decades-long battle, the chef read his first book aged 33. This striking and dismaying documentary sees him tackle the government to do better for kids today. The scene with Bridget Phillipson is really something

12/05/2025

Definitely worth a watch…

Chris helps a school counsellor explain to her brothers how being dyslexic impacts her life and makes a builder from south Wales the star of his very own musical.

21/03/2025

Another lovely review 😊

14/03/2025

Jamie Oliver is doing a brilliant job of trying to raise awareness about dyslexia. He talks about the importance of allowing different ways of getting thoughts on to paper, which is crucial for many dyslexic learners.

The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

16/01/2025

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28/12/2024

ADHD and dyslexia commonly occur together and can present with many similarities (as well as key differences). Read my blog post to find out a bit more...

https://www.surreydyslexiaconsultancy.co.uk/post/dyslexia-and-adhd

Dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two distinct conditions that can often occur together. It is estimated that roughly one quarter of individuals with ADHD also have dyslexia. ADHD and dyslexia are both linked to difficulties in school and with learning, but for differe...