- A new animation, voiced by Jeremy Irons and Liv Tyler, has been released to challenge negative perceptions of dyslexia, following research indicating current descriptions leave children feeling "hopeless".
- The Made By Dyslexia charity, behind the film, advocates for dyslexia as a "brilliant and different way of thinking" rather than a disorder, aiming to highlight its strengths.
- A survey of 5,000 dyslexic individuals found that three-quarters felt online information overemphasises challenges, with 90 per cent believing existing descriptions negatively impact a child's future belief.
- The animation, titled What Is Dyslexia?, depicts a young girl discovering the achievements of dyslexic historical figures, guided by a wise inventor voiced by Irons.
- Campaigners hope the film will change the initial impression children receive when searching for information about dyslexia, promoting an empowering understanding of its associated strengths and capabilities.
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