Frequently Asked Questions:

What is dyslexia?

The word 'dyslexia' comes from the Greek and means 'difficulty with words'.

Click for a full description from the BDA website.

Am I dyslexic?

Debbie Farnfield can offer a FREE informal assessment at a time and place to suit you. Full assessments are also available.


Call for an appointment 01628 670054 or 07921 022 589

Click for BDA's checklist for Dyslexia
 

I am dyslexic how do I move on?

Course information can be obtained from college prospectuses. Advice and guidance is available.

Click for Our courses
 

What are my employment rights?

Link to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) site for the following fact sheet:

Click for Disability Discrimination Act 1995 sheet

Can I get help with my mobile phone?

Some mobile phones now have speech synthesisers that will read/write text messages and access your address book.

More information on technology for dyslexics can be found at www.dyslexic.com
 

Can I get help with my driving theory test?

There is full explanation of the theory test format and what help is available at the British Dyslexia Association site :

www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about-dyslexia/adults-and-business/driving-tests.html

Where can I get help for my dyslexic child?

We can give you details of where to obtain a dyslexia assessment for a child.
The Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough and Bracknell local association may be able to help you.

Phone Anne Hales on 01628 605926 in the evenings only, to find out more about the One-to-One Club (Dyslexia Saturday School) and other local support.