One of the common misconceptions about dyslexia is that dyslexics see backwards. Instead, their major problem has more to do with spelling. Because of misconceptions like this, parents need support groups to help sort through their feelings and frustrations. In British Columbia, Cathy McMillan is starting a branch of Decoding Dyslexia, a support group for parents with dyslexic children that started in New Jersey three years ago. 

According to McMillan, in British Colombia 20% of students are in special education in schools, and of that 20%, 80% are dyslexic. However, only about one-to-three percent have reported to their ministry as having a learning disability to recieve support from the school system. As such, McMillan is attempting to bring awareness to the public and show that there is support for children and parents struggling with Dyslexia.

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"They say that 70% of the people in our jailing system are illiterate, so probably most of them are dyslexics. These kids can do very well -- very, very well if they are diagnosed properly."

Key Takeaways:

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One of the common misconceptions about dyslexia is that dyslexics see backwards, but instead their major problem is in spelling.
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According to McMillan, in British Colombia there are only about 1 to 3% (out of the 20%) kids that are reported to their ministry as having learning disability and which are the only percentage receiving support from the school system.
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Dyslexia support from the government and school systems need improvement.

CFJC Midday Apr 07 Cathy McMillan, Dyslexia BC

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