The centres themselves had mixed responses from those who were treated. Some stating the 12-month programme was a ‘miracle cure' while others say it was nothing more than a money making exercise. Millionaire businessman Wynford Dore, whose daughter suffered from dyslexia, created the centres.
Judi Stewart, chief executive of the British Dyslexia Association, urged caution over such alternative therapies, saying there was no cure for dyslexia; ‘The BDA recommends specialist teaching, which is multi-sensory stimulated, as these address all of the effects of dyslexia in learning.'
The DORE centre's website states that they are in discussions with potential purchasers of the business with the aim of securing a sale which provides continuity of treatment for customers.
Apart from being located in areas such as Bromley, Wembley and Bedford there are also centre in US and Australia, which are also due closed.
