Dyslexia is often identified in primary school, but many young people reach their teenage years without receiving a formal diagnosis. For some students, increasing academic demands in secondary school make literacy difficulties more noticeable. Understanding the signs of dyslexia in teenagers can help parents, teachers and students recognise when it may be helpful to seek further support or consider dyslexia assessments in Cornwall or online. Why Dyslexia May Be Missed Until the Teenage...

When a child or adult struggles with reading, spelling, or writing, many people immediately wonder:  “Do I have dyslexia?”  Dyslexia is widely recognised, and with growing awareness, more people are seeking dyslexia assessments and dyslexia testing. But not all literacy difficulties are caused by dyslexia. Another condition—Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)—is just as common as dyslexia, yet it is far less well-known. Because of this, DLD is often hidden, overlooked, or misunderstood by...

Dyslexia: hiding in Plain Sight Imagine being a bright, curious child in a busy classroom. You’re articulate, creative, and love problem-solving — but every time you read aloud, you stumble. Your spelling tests are a source of anxiety, and homework that takes your peers 20 minutes takes you over an hour. Instead of recognition, you’re told to “try harder” or “pay more attention.” This isn’t a rare story. In fact, recent research from Nottingham Trent University (2025) highlights a worrying...