Presenting Problems

1. Specific learning difficulties (Dyslexia) may result in problems with literacy skills despite adequate general intelligence and learning opportunities; there may also be fine-motor problems which can affect handwriting, and weak organisation skills manifested in particular areas such as essay-planning, or more widely in work planning, punctuality etc.
2. Late diagnosis of such difficulties and/or unsympathetic teaching may have resulted in poor self-concept and motivation, a tendency to 'switch off' rather than try harder at difficult tasks.
3. Weakness in knowledge base and learning skills may also result from relatively low intelligence, disruption of early education, and other background problems.
4. Dyspraxia and ADD/ADHD may occur separately or in conjunction with other learning difficulties. Dyspraxia results in poor coordination, often affecting handwriting, and more general organisation problems, while ADD/ADHD limits the ability to concentrate. Both of these conditions are dealt with on an individual basis, under medical supervision where appropriate.