Written Language difficulties can impact how well a person can read, write, and spell. Literacy difficulties can include challenges with learning how to read fluently and comprehension, including difficulties learning spelling patterns, or difficulty learning ‘early’ skills like recognising letters and phonological awareness.

A large group of children can have difficulties with written language. However, a small number (approximately 5%) are diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disorder, such as Dyslexia. These learning disorders can persist throughout primary school, high school, and into adulthood.

Written language difficulties can have a significant impact on a person’s mental health, as well as their academic success. As such, evidence-based interventions and accommodations are vital for researchers to explore.