Having been involved with dyslexia for more than 20 years as teacher, lecturer and consultant, I was pleased to see such a well-balanced article on dyslexia written by Jenny Legg, with contributions from involved parents (The Argus, March 21).

Too often, there is a bias in reporting influenced by "commercial" remedies or schemes, however well intentioned, and it was refreshing to read about the valuable work done by schools and facilities which are part of our education system.

I would, however, take issue with one statement she makes: "People are realising dyslexic people are highly intelligent".

There is an impression dyslexia and high intellect go together but this is not the case. The level of intelligence does not come into this equation and people anywhere in the continuum of intellectual capability may also be dyslexic.

This misconception may have developed in earlier times when it was mainly well-to-do parents who were concerned about their non-reading (and possibly highly intelligent) children.

Not any more. Dyslexia awareness is widespread and parents at all levels are quick to question.

Dyslexic students may be found in schools for the less able as well as in higher education.

Dyslexia is a neurological difficulty and nothing to do with cleverness.

-June Bromer, Peacehaven