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The following letter was written in response to an article published in the Daily Mail August 2005, the subject of which introduced research by Professor Julian Elliot of Durham University which indicates that the current analytic processes used to diagnose Dyslexia have created an artificial ?disability' which correlates the ability to read and write with intelligence, and the inability to learn to read or write by an otherwise bright child as the sole necessary evidence of the condition.

The new research provides not only physical evidence of a difference in the brain structure of those who can not learn to read and write by traditional means, but research evidence that the processes used to teach the ?bright' dyslexic works equally well with those whose low IQ has previously concealed the underlying problem.

As somebody who has suffered similarly (in my case my near blindness took the blame until I was in my early teens) it is an issue I find intensely interesting. As can be seen, I liked the witing, I do however take issue with the subeditor who stupidly decided to give us this very disturbing title.

Dear Julie,

Viz Daily Mail of Friday 25th August.

I would like to register my objection to the headline "There's no such thing as dyslexia, claims academic" attached to an otherwise blameless article. The article happens to be a well balanced attempt to address the subject, given the available material.

Attaching such a disturbing headline, knowing that many people only read the headlines, is a chilling reminder of how much the press can contaminate otherwise good writing.

There was nothing in the article to suggest that any of the researchers had actually found any evidence to support the headline's message "there's no such thing as dyslexia", this is a vast oversimplification of the issue and is not the point that was intended.

Despite this many employers and HR personnel will feel able to reject dyslexic applicants out of hand, mistakenly relieved that they can't be held to discriminating against a disability any longer.

Please could you at least publish a further article with a balancing headline of equal weight. There must have been considerable feedback from the TV program, and that alone should provide the opportunity for such an article.

Yours sincerely,

? I am the website administrator of the The Wandle Industrial Museum (). Established in 1983 by local people determined to ensure that the history of the valley was no longer neglected but enhanced for the benefit of the community.

Whats Your Name Girl

There's more pressure on people than ever before to save for their

futures. Relying on the state is no longer a safe option for

retirement, benefits and healthcare. As a result, an increasing number

of people are purchasing personal financial products such as life

insurance, investments, private health plans and personal pensions. The

world of financial planning is a jungle, though, and it's not

surprising that it leaves many people completely baffled ? which is why

there has been an enormous rise in the use of independent financial

advisors (IFAs). However, even the world of IFAs is a complicated one ?

there are so many different qualifications and some IFAs seem to have

an endless string of letters after their names. It can therefore be

difficult to find the appropriate advisor for your specific needs.

Here's a brief guide to some of the key IFA qualifications for various

aspects of financial planning, from mortgages and insurance to

pensions and investments.

The financial services industry is highly regulated and its regulatory

body, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) requires professionals

working in the industry to have certain qualifications before they can

provide financial advice.

There are so many different qualifications issued by so many different

professional bodies and institutes that the letters after a financial advisor's

name can be baffling. Here's a glossary of some of the qualifications and

abbreviations and memberships of professional bodies you might want to look

out for when selecting a financial advisor to meet your needs.

The basic qualification is the Certificate in Financial Planning (Cert

FP) ? although it's only considered to be about the same level as an

?O? grade, and there are much more advanced qualifications available,

both for general financial advice and for specialist products such as

mortgages and pensions.

General

Certificate in Financial Planning (Cert FP)

Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (AFPC)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Associate, Society of Financial Advisers (ASFA)

Member, Society of Financial Advisers (MSFA)

Fellow, Society of Financial Advisers (FSFA)

Associate, Institute of Financial Planning (AIFP)

Member, Institute of Financial Planning (MIFP)

Fellow, Institute of Financial Planning (FIFP)

Institute of Financial Services (Chartered Institute of Bankers)

Mortgages

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMap)

Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)

Pensions

Chartered Insurance Institute's G60 paper on pension planning

Association of the Pensions Management Institute (APMI)

Investments

G70 paper on portfolio management

G30 paper on business investment planning

Certificate in Investment Management (Cert IM)

Investment Management Asset Allocation Qualification (IMAAQ)

Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

Professional Investment Certificate (PIC)

Member, Securities Institute (MSI)

UK Society of Investment Professionals

Insurance

Associate, Life Insurance Association Diploma (ALIA dip)

Member, Life Insurance Association Diploma (MLIA dip)

Fellow, Life Insurance Association Diploma (FLIA dip)

Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)

Member, Chartered Insurance Institute (MCII)

Fellow, Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII)

G80 paper on long-term care, health and life protection

A string of letters after someone's name isn't necessarily proof of

their ability as a financial advisor. There are many factors that you

should also take into consideration when looking for a financial

advisor, including cost, the services offered, experience and location.

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