Seven misconceptions about dyslexia

What do Richard Branson, Delia Smith and Tom Cruise have in common? And no, this isn't the start of a bad joke. The connecting link is that they are all dyslexic.

According to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), around 10 percent of the population is thought to be dyslexic. The condition, which is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly affects reading and writing skills, but can also affect information processing, memory, coordination and organizational skills.

Dyslexia is considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and as such individuals can expect "reasonable adjustment" in education and the workplace. Here, experts ...