Whether Developmental Dyslexia actually exists at all as a useful diagnosis and the controversy surrounding it's possible visual basis led John Stein and Sue Fowler to set up the DRT as a charity. The DRT has been able to support research proving the fundamental visual basis of reading. But it should be noted that this work has not disputed the importance of children later acquiring the ability to translate visual symbols into the sounds they stand for and achieve phonological awareness. The DRT has supported over 100 publications in high impact peer reviewed journals such as 'Nature', 'Lancet' and 'Brain'. Properly randomised controlled trials have also achieved what is nowadays regarded as the gold standard of proof of effectiveness. For more information on DRT research contact drtorthoptics@yahoo.co.uk. The DRT continues to exist thanks to the tremendous support of its donors, volunteers and patrons; it is highly dependent on your generosity. We are enormously grateful to all of you who have helped to keep us going.

          

             

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