Dyslexia is a processing difference experienced by people of all ages, often characterised by difficulties in literacy; it can affect other cognitive areas such as memory, speed of processing, time management, co-ordination and directional aspects. there may be visual and phonological difficulties and there is usually some discrepancy in performances in different areas of learning. it is important that the individual difference and learning styles are acknowledged since these will affect outcomes of assessment and learning. it is also important to consider the learning and work context as the nature of the difficulties associated with dyslexia may be more pronounced in some learning situations (true/false)