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What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is Neurobiological Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing skills. It is considered a phonological disorder because it primarily affects the ability to process and manipulate phonemes, the smallest units of sound in a word. People with dyslexia have difficulty recognizing and decoding the sounds of letters in words. This can…

Dyslexia in Young Adult and Adulthood

Dyslexia in Young Adult and Adulthood As a reading practitioner, knowing the possible signs of dyslexia is a prerequisite. While only a psychologist or neurologist can diagnose dyslexia, all of the stakeholders in a child’s life can and should be aware of what to look for. Sally Shaywitz calls them clues to dyslexia and signs…