Q: How many teenagers are believed to have dyslexia?
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) believes that up to 10 per cent of teenagers have some form of dyslexia and that four per cent are severely affected. It is a common belief that boys are affected more than girls but this has not been proven.
Girls tend to be more withdrawn when they have problems, which means that those around them may not be aware of the struggles they are experiencing.
In some ethnic groups dyslexia is not well understood and there can be a stigma attached, so young people from these groups may be reluctant to come forward.
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