I'm a really rotten reader the worst in all the class, the sort of rotten reader that makes you want to laugh. 

 

I'm last in all the readin' tests, my score's not on the page and when I read to teacher she gets in such a rage. 

Sophie is a nine year old girl who suffers from dyslexia and struggles with reading and spelling. She talks about how she feels about the condition and how she finds ways to do things differently. The youngster has developed interesting ways to identify letters that look similar - she uses touch and feel to help her tell which letter is which. Sophie talks about the things she enjoys and is good at and how her dyslexia does not affect her whole life but only parts of it. Friendship is very important and Sophie's friends know her strengths and how to help and support her, building her confidence. 

 

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For teenagers with dyslexia, every class can be a struggle because they all involve some aspect of reading and spelling. Dyslexia is also connected to some social, emotional and behavioural issues. Take a look at this visual guide to see how dyslexia can affect a teens daily life at school.