What is Dyslexia

July 25, 2024

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects reading and related language-based processing skills. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling abilities. These difficulties are often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and effective classroom instruction. Dyslexia can vary in its severity and can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including education and everyday tasks.