"IT'S about time people with dyslexia came out of the closet," dyslexia consultant Christina Alexander said this week.
"For far too long they have felt threatened, embarrassed and frightened about being called dummies or just plain stupid.
"They frequently have a higher IQ than average and have to use subterfuge to fudge their way through life.
"Our jails and youth detention centres have their fair share of people with learning difficulties and it is about time justice was done to young dyslexics so that they can read and write with the rest of their peers at school."
Ms Alexander says that if children are assessed early and taught using her multi-sensory teaching method developed over the past 15 years, there is no reason why these children cannot lead satisfactory lives. The method also works with adults.
"I intend to bring adults, parents, children, teachers, welfare and social workers together for a Dyslexia Summer School," she said. Details on (07) 3378 3915