FAST FACTS
Dyslexia is
- the most common learning disability, affecting up to 1 in 5 people
- not a vision or hearing deficit
- genetic and can run in families
- suspected when a child struggles with reading
DID YOU KNOW?
These famous people
have dyslexia…
Tommy Hilfiger, Richard Branson,
Charles Schwab, Keira Knightley,
Tim Tebow, Dav Pilkey, Cher
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is dyslexia?
A specific learning disability that affects the brain's ability to process language; it makes reading, spelling, and writing more difficult
What are the early signs of dyslexia?
Trouble rhyming, difficulty learning letter sounds, slow or inaccurate reading, frequent spelling errors, and trouble recalling words
Can dyslexia be cured?
It is lifelong, but with early identification and structured literacy instruction, like Orton-Gillingham, students can thrive
How is dyslexia diagnosed?
Through a comprehensive evaluation by a trained professional (psychologist, speech language pathologist…) that looks at reading, spelling, language, and cognitive skills
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