The Harris Foundation is a “not for profit” charitable body, formed to provide advice and assistance for all dyslexics and others that can be helped

Would you or your child benefit from an increase in reading ability of over 200%?

 Reading and writing difficulties as a result of dyslexia can have serious and far-reaching effects on everyday life. No matter how hard you try, education and career progress can be an impossible struggle.

But REAL help is now available!

Since 1996 Harris Filter technology has been helping dyslexia sufferers overcome reading and writing difficulties; with the majority achieving dramatic and immediate increases in ability through improved perception and ease of reading - and further improvements follow with time!  Harris Lenses could help you or your child to fully realise academic and career potential, increase self-confidence and improve quality of life

Is there a dyslexia gene?  It is well known that dyslexia runs in families and there is no doubt that a child with a dyslexic parent needs to be monitored very carefully.  Some prominent scientists do not believe that there is a need for a dyslexia gene, however paediatric researchers at Yale School of Medicine have identified a gene on human chromosome 6 called DCDC2 and scientists at the National Genome Research Network have reported that they have located the dyslexia gene, denoted as DCDC2, the presence of which makes a person five times more likely to develop the disorder.  See MedicalNewsToday or the July 2006 World of Dyslexia Newsletter (the link to the news story is here)

Charitable help  The Harris Foundation is a 'Not For Profit' organisation that has been formed to provide support and assistance for all those that can be helped.  Subsidies are available on a limited basis and if you would like to apply, please contact the foundation either by telephoning the helpline or by e-mail to charity@harrisdyslexia.com

Call the national helpline at local rate now on 0845 230 1771. 

For free advice and help, simply telephone this number at any time or email support@harrisdyslexia.com

Taking legal action  Local authorities (and schools in particular) have legal obligations to fulfil and if they fail to detect dyslexia or provide appropriate assistance then legal action can be taken.  In this story a 27 year old dyslexic is suing his Local Education Authority ("two councils") for £500,000.  It is said that when he left school at 16 he was illiterate and innumerate and "thought he was stupid, dull or thick" despite the fact he was above average intelligence.  You can read the story in the Daily Mirror  here

The Dyslexia Myth?  The recent 'Dispatches' T.V. programme entitled, ‘The Dyslexia Myth’ has caused some confusion and debate.  The reality is that there is often confusion and disturbance about the presence or otherwise of specific learning difficulties but professor Margaret Snowling, (University of York) has, as Vice President of the British Dyslexia Association and a contributor to the programme, written a statement of her and the British Dyslexia Association's response and this was published on the British Dyslexia Association's web site.  Read the transcript from the British Dyslexia Association of the debate that took place in The House of Lords here.  Finally, Ofcom dealt with complaints about the programme and the report  is here (see page 20)

Dyslexia is NOT a myth!  Professor Rod Nicholson (Professor of Psychology at the University of Sheffield) comments on the Channel 4 programme and the media coverage in November 2005's copy of 'The Psychologist'.  This is the British Psychological Society's own monthly journal and Professor Nicholson is a well-known  and respected researcher in the field.  In this article he says "The fact that 50 per cent of the variance in dyslexia is genetic means that dyslexia does have a clear and distinct basis, and hence cannot be a myth.  Full stop."

November 2005's 'The Psychologist's' front cover and part of Professor Nicholson's article

Do you know if your child or someone you care about is dyslexic?  The British Dyslexia Association often use the Adult Dyslexia Check list and this is a very useful guide if you have concerns (and many factors are common in both adults and children).  Try The Harris Foundation copy by clicking on the link here and if you are concerned or need advice then please call the helpline - we will be pleased to help

Lack of confidence and other emotional problems in dyslexia  There is no doubt that many dyslexics have real problems with confidence and great difficulties because they are misunderstood.  David Harris refers to this on The Harris Foundation web page but to read the article in Perspectives, the journal of the International Dyslexia Association, (Unlocking the Social And Emotional Enigmas of Dyslexia - by Michael Ryan, an educational psychologist), click here to download in PDF format.  Reprinted with permission from The International Dyslexia Association quarterly periodical, Perspectives page 1, 30:4 2004: Michael Ryan

Confidence and self-esteem is a big problem for dyslexics.  David Harris feels strongly about the difficulties that dyslexics have and the problems from them being misunderstood.  See also the article written by him at health4youonline.com

Schwab learning, who provide help and support, carry an article on their web site that highlights the great success by a dyslexic that can be achieved with application and understanding.  Read it here

More must be done to tackle dyslexia in the workplace, says the TUC  A recent press release from the TUC highlights some of the difficulties that older dyslexics can have in the workplace.  The message is clear, give dyslexics the help they need!  To read the press release as a PDF file click here

Genuine Harris Filters Genuine Harris Filters are only available through The Harris Foundation and its legitimate practitioners.  If you have any questions over the use of the lenses or the status of any practitioner then please telephone the local rate helpline (0845 230 1771) or email info@harrisdyslexia.com and we will be pleased to help

ChromaGen lenses  David Harris no longer has any connection with ChromaGen (that he invented) and these lenses are sold and marketed completely independently by a contact lens manufacturer in the U.K.  Harris Lenses are different from ChromaGen lenses and have been created, researched and refined entirely separately since 2001. 

ChromaGen was awarded Millennium Product status (announced by Prime Minister Tony Blair) and chosen by the Design Council as an innovative, challenging and forward-thinking product.

David Harris (left) receives a prize for writing "The best Continuing Education and Training article in a professional journal".  The prize was awarded by Nicholas Bateman, Chairman of GC Bateman Opticians

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