Coloured paper can help with some of the difficulties of dyslexia..

It is hard to believe that a problem that can impact on a person’s education, career and self-esteem, may be helped by something as simple as using different coloured paper and text.

Did you know almost all school writing pads in the USA are yellow – why? Try it for yourself – even if you do not have dyslexia – you may find it easier to read on a yellow, blue, green or lilac background. This effect can be magnified many times for people who have dyslexia.

This is one of a number of practical measures (including different fonts) that can help people with dyslexia, to develop strategies for overcoming their difficulties – and for regaining self-confidence.

CENTRA Education has opened a new Dyslexia CENTRE in Preston Docklands, where they combine these simple and practical techniques with personalised support and a computer-based learning system . Progress with the system is monitored and assessed and the sense of achievement, for a child or adult, when real progress is made is wonderful to see. Because of the way people learn with this system, benefits gained are permanent.

Adults and children can book an affordable, individual assessment and one or two hours of support sessions each week.

CENTRA Dyslexia Centre Manager, Ros Hynes, is available for interview on 07726 332161