Meg Mathews

“

I hated school and felt really held back by my dyslexia. Xtraordinary People's campaign to provide a specialist teacher in every school is fantastic ”

Jamie Oliver OBE

“

...I think it's really good that this charity helps kids realise that they've got possibilities and that they can excel in anything. ”

Zoe Wanamaker

“

I am a great supporter of Xtraordinary People as with the right training, teachers will not only be able to spot dyslexia in pupils early but will be able to support them and bring out their individual talents. ”

Tom Cruise

“

Being dyslexic, I had to train myself to focus my attention. I became very visual and learned how to create mental images in order to comprehend what I read ”