Over the last few months, I've been communicating with some very friendly, informative and interesting people on Facebook, in a group called 'The Dyslexia Group.'
 

As a child I loved school but I always seemed to struggle with writing and spelling. I also struggled with reading but gained a love of books from my father.
 
My teachers were always telling me I was a bright kid but I just couldn’t show it at exams. In the end I just stopped attending school at the age of 14. I got myself into trouble with the law like many male dyslexics but I was lucky as I excelled in music and became a musician for a long time. I also worked in a lot of low level jobs to help support my music.
 

Communication skills are central to a child’s learning and development. These skills are fundamental if children and young people are to take an active part in family, school and social life. 
 
In order to understand the importance of speech and language, it is necessary to firstly define them so that their function can be understood.

 
 
As with developmental milestones, it is important to be aware of 'red flags' or warning signs for reading difficulties.  The following is a list of possible 'at risk' or reading difficulty indicators:
 
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