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  • What is dyslexia?

    Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that mainly affects reading and spelling. It’s lifelong, but skills can improve with help.

  • Dyslexia fact sheet

    Dyslexia is real. Its a learning difference that makes reading difficult. It often runs in families. Researchers have been studying dyslexia for more than 100 years. is common. Some e xperts say 5 to 10 percent of people have dyslexia. Others say as many as 17 percent show signs of it. is li

  • Dyslexia in high school: 4 signs you might see

    Some teens who seem awkward or unmotivated may actually be struggling with dyslexia. It can affect a bunch of skills, from reading to understanding puns or driving a car. Here are some of the signs of dyslexia in high school. 1. Trouble expressing ideas Dyslexia can make it hard to find the right wo

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    Trouble with reading? Is it dyslexia?

    Is your child having trouble reading? Hear from an expert on spotting early signs of dyslexia. Learn what can help at school and at home. Is your child having trouble with reading? Could it be dyslexia? Expert Shira Moskowitz shares what parents need to know. Dyslexia is more than just letter mix-

  • Dyslexia signs in adults

    If you’ve always struggled with reading and spelling and never found out why, you may wonder if you have dyslexia. Knowing the signs of dyslexia can help you get answers.

  • Dyslexia in adults

    Dyslexia looks different in adults than in kids, but it can create challenges at all ages. Help exists — even in adulthood.

  • The difference between dysgraphia and dyslexia

    Dyslexia and dysgraphia are both learning differences. Dyslexia primarily affects reading. Dysgraphia mainly affects writing. While theyre different, the two are easy to confuse. They share symptoms and often occur together. This table can help you tell them apart. Dysgraphia Dyslexia What i

  • What is dyscalculia?

    Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. People with dyscalculia have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like bigger vs. smaller. And they can have a hard time doing basic math problems and more abstract math. Snapshot: What dyscalculia is Dyscalculia is a

  • Make dyslexia about strengths, not shame

    Let me introduce myself: My name is Ben Foss, and I am dyslexic. When I was a kid, my mother read out loud to me. When I went to college, Id fax my term papers home to her in New Hampshire so she could read them to me over the phone and help me find spelling mistakes. I know what its like to feel lo

  • Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Stuff

    What if I think my child might have dyslexia?

    Learn the basics of dyslexia, how to identify it, and tips on what to do if you feel overwhelmed. Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page? In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn

  • What is dysgraphia?

    - Dysgraphia refers to a challenge with writing. - It impacts skills like handwriting, typing, and spelling. - There are many ways people with dysgraphia can improve their writing skills. Dysgraphia is a term that refers to trouble with writing. Many experts view dysgraphia as challenges with

  • Possible causes of dyslexia

    - Researchers are looking into a number of potential causes of dyslexia. - Theyve found several genes that are linked to reading and language processing issues. - There are brain differences between people who have dyslexia and those who dont. Dyslexia is the most common learning difference. It

  • The question I’m always asked about my son’s dyslexia

    As a parent of a child with dyslexia, Ive struggled for years to come up with an answer to one question. Its a question Im often asked by other parents of children with dyslexia. It usually comes after we talk about shared experiences when we saw the warning signs, where we looked for help, how scho

  • Understanding dyslexia in your child

    Kids with dyslexia need different types of help at different times. You may not yet know if your child has dyslexia. But the more you understand about this common learning difference, the better you can support your child. With the right support, kids who struggle with readingcan improve skills and

  • What my daughter with dyslexia taught me about learning to read

    Oh my god, she just read the word air! screams Ella, my then 11-year-old daughter. Were at a gas station and her 4-year-old sister Lily is reading all the signs she sees. But Ella has dyslexia and can't, and Im not sure how to respond. Should I praise little Lily or calm Ella down? Shes not supposed

  • Now I understand what my child with dyslexia is going through

    Ive been focused on my 9-year-old daughters dyslexia for years now. Since we found out she had a reading issue in kindergarten, Ive spent a lot of time educating myself. I even wrote a personal essay for the New York Times about how I felt when I first learned about my daughters dyslexia. Now, as th

  • Treatment for kids with dyslexia

    - There are lots of professionals who can help kids with dyslexia. - Schools can provide extra support and specialized instruction. - There are many ways you can help your child with dyslexia at home, too. Finding out your child has dyslexia can be difficult to take in. You may worry about what

  • FAQs about vision and dyslexia

    - People with dyslexia have the same risk of vision problems as those without dyslexia. - Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference, not a problem with the eyes. - Eye and vision problems dont cause dyslexia, but they can co-occur in the same person. If you or someone you know has dyslex

  • 5 drawings of my dyslexic superpowers

    Being dyslexic means that you can be a creative person. For me, it was painting and making anything visual. Im happiest when Im drawing. Because I work with kids as a teacher at a preschool, I get to do art every day. I love that the students keep me on my toes. Im so inspired by them, doing crazy m

  • Dyslexia in grade school: 4 signs you might see

    Signs of dyslexia get easier to spot in grade school. Thats because kids start doing more reading and writing. Heres what you might see in your child. 1. Trouble sounding out new words Dyslexia makes it hard for kids to sound out or decode words. Your child might still not be sure which letters mak

  • I used to think my daughter with dyslexia just needed to try harder

    My first grader is on the third Harry Potter book and loves it! my co-worker said. Then he asked me, Whats your daughter reading now? Ouch. I wanted to answer that my third-grade daughter was content looking at simple picture books. Instead, I mumbled, She likes me to read Harry Potter to her. Our d

  • Dyslexia and depression

    Kids with dyslexia are more likely than other kids to have depression, especially as they reach their teen years. (Depression is also common in kids with ADHD.) Why do dyslexia and depression often co-occur in young people, as well as in adults? Researchers point to a few reasons: - Stress: Dysle

  • How’d You Get THAT Job?!

    How dyslexia and ADHD helped a first-time novelist

    His young adult novel is a best-seller on Amazon. Find out how dyslexia and ADHD shaped Ryan Douglass unique approach to writing. His young adult novel, The Taking of Jake Livingston, is a best-seller on Amazon. In this episode, find out how dyslexia and ADHD shaped author Ryan Douglass unique appr

  • Skills that can be affected by dyslexia

    Dyslexia doesnt only affect reading. It can make a lot of things hard for kids and adults. Here are some of the other skills and behaviors dyslexia can affect some of which may surprise you. - Understand and follow directions - Repeat something in the right order - Remember words, phrases, names

  • The difference between dyslexia and dyscalculia

    Both dyslexia and dyscalculia can make it hard to learn math. Its possible to have both, but theyre very different. Dyslexia is better known than dyscalculia. That may be why some people call dyscalculia math dyslexia. This nickname isnt accurate, though. Dyscalculia is not dyslexia in math. See thi

  • I think my child has dyslexia. Now what?

    Your child struggles with reading. Maybe sounding out wordsis a challenge. Or reading without making a lot of mistakes. Could this be dyslexia? If you think your child has dyslexia, you may worry about what it means. There are a few things to know. First, dyslexia is very common. Second, kids who ha

  • What is dyspraxia?

    - Dyspraxia refers to trouble with motor skills, balance, and coordination. - The term dyspraxia has been around a long time, but it isnt an official diagnosis. - There are many ways to improve motor skills. Dyspraxia is a term that refers to lifelong trouble with movement and coordination. It

  • 5 common myths about dyspraxia

    Dyspraxia isnt a very well-known condition. Even some teachers and professionals are confused about the causes, symptoms, and prevalence. Here are five common myths along with the facts. Myth #1: Dyspraxia is extremely rare. Fact: Dyspraxia often goes undiagnosed and unrecognized, but its believed t

  • Learning and thinking differences that cause trouble with reading

    - A number of learning and thinking differences can make reading hard. - They can cause trouble with different types of reading skills. - Different challenges require different strategies to help kids get better at reading. Kids can have trouble with reading for lots of reasons. Not all kids de

  • How’d You Get THAT Job?!

    Workplace disclosure as an editor with dyslexia

    Darcey Gohring has dyslexia, and didnt tell anyone she worked with for 25 years. Now, as an established writer and editor, shes speaking out. Darcey Gohring was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. But she didnt feel comfortable disclosing her dyslexia at work until she was a manager. She was scared