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ii don't have any trouble devouring the written word, but i have experienced words 'dancing on the page' when my eyes have become too tired to do more work. as a result, i was fascinated to hear what kara tointon had to say on the subject of dyslexia in a bbc documentary. far from being lazy, as her teacher accused, she was told that she worked her eyes much harder than people without dyslexia because she concentrated so much.

she was invited to join a group of dyslexic children being taught using methods alternative to traditional teaching and had a lot of fun with them. it seemed to have helped a lot too.

another aid was tinted spectacles. in her case green was considered the most effective at keeping the words still on the page and enabling her to read more comfortably.

for many years dyslexia was dismissed as a lazyness issue, or bad teaching. only in recent years has it been recognised as a bona fide condition.

those of you who suffer dyslexia, however mild, i would urge to seek professional input to see if there are aids which would help you and if you can get to see 'don't call me stupid' i recommend you do. although already sympathetic, this programme gave me greater insight into an annoying and debilitating handicap.

oh, and console yourselves with this snippet; dyslexics are, in general, of above average intelligence.