What is Dyslexia?

What is Dyslexia? A person’s brain processes letters and words differently when they have dyslexia. This processing difference is caused by inherited genes and the quality of literacy instruction. Children with dyslexia need effective, structured literacy instruction to manage their difficulties. Federal laws entitle them to special help in school, including extra time for tests and assistance with taking notes. It’s a brain disorder Many people who struggle with dyslexia feel like they are somehow damaged or flawed. They may even have the same difficulties in other parts of their…

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