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The Foundation of The Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic in London Renata (Renee) Maria Lawton-Browne BA., Dip. Ed., P.G.C.E., AMBDA 11th September 1933 - 13th July 2008 Renee's interest in dyslexia began when Mark, her first child, was identified as having dyslexia. This little-known condition meant that the search for a school which would address his specific needs was a long and tiring one. In order to gain a better understanding of dyslexia and help other children like her son, Renee began her post graduate studies in 1979 at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital's Dyslexia Unit, under the renowned Dr. Beve Hornsby. After leaving, she approached the ILEA to start a dyslexia unit at the primary school where she was the Deputy Head (Duncombe Infants Primary School in Islington). She was told that it would not be possible because it was not a recognised condition. This gave her the impetus she needed to start her own - Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic and Centre for Learning Difficulties - in the autumn of 1984. The clinic evolved from one teacher to a staff of 25, and Renee worked tirelessly - teaching children of all ages, as well as training the next generation of therapists with her wonderful skills of gentleness and enthusiasm.

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