According to Mike Styles, the country of New Zealand has been lagging far behind other nations such as the United Kingdom in how it addresses the difficulties faced by students with dyslexia. It has long been regarded as only a reading issue in New Zealand schools but there are other aspects to the condition that have been ignored. The relevant data shows that one in ten people have dyslexia and it spans all races and cultures. Now that New Zealand is taking steps to better support students with dyslexia, positive change is expected.