TOWIE star Amy Childs has revealed that her daughter Polly, seven, has been diagnosed with dyslexia. According to the NHS, the common learning difficulty mainly causes problems with reading, writing, and spelling. The TOWIE star, 34, who also has dyslexia, took to Instagram to share the update, posting an image of her daughter in her school uniform.
Amy then went on to speak about some of the positive traits she developed as a result of working hard, despite her difficulties. She said: "I was confident, I could go into a room and speak to anyone, I had amazing manners, and I became head girl at school. Just because having a diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t achieve what you want in life. I just want to say, Polly, you are the most amazing, beautiful girl. You are hard-working, you are kind, and the loveliest girl.
"My old headmaster said I’d be successful because I was confident, but also very polite. My first job was at a beauty salon and I loved it from day one. My dad’s a market trader – he’s a loud, cheeky character – and my mum is really talkative, too, so anywhere I can have a chat, I’m happy!"