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THE term dyslexia comes from the Greek for difficulty with words'. In my view, dyslexic girls may not be getting a fair crack of the whip' when it comes to diagnosing their condition.

It is likely that there are many girls whose learning difficulties and dyslexia is not adequately recognised. The fact that many boys are referred because of reading/literacy difficulties, is likely to be because of the way that they express their frustration in an outwardly directed fashion. This contrasts with girls who tend to internalise their feelings to themselves in class.

I've therefore produced a factsheet about dyslexia in girls. It is aimed at parents, pupils, teachers and governors - all of whom are likely to read your newspaper.

The Fact Sheet is free and is available from Dyslexia in Girls Fact Sheet, Appleford School, Shrewton, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL. Tel: 01980 621020, email: factsheet@appleford.wilts.sch.uk. Further information is on the Appleford School website at www.appleford.wilts.sch.uk.

Dr Peter Gardner Chartered Psychologist

3:12pm Thursday 22nd May 2008

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