Dyslexia
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Understanding Dyslexia in Your Child
Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…
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What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. Get a definition of dyslexia and learn about the dysle…
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Dyslexia Fact Sheet
This one-page dyslexia fact sheet for beginners includes basic information on dyslexia and how to he…
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Videos About Dyslexia
Watch a collection of videos about dyslexia, from dyslexia facts to success stories from kids, adult…
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A Day in the Life of a Child With Dyslexia
What's it like to have dyslexia? See a day in the life of a kid with dyslexia to get a sense of the …
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Video: Dyslexia and the Brain
How does the brain of a dyslexic child work differently? Watch this video to hear from a dyslexia ex…
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Is Dyslexia Genetic?
Find out if dyslexia is hereditary. An expert explains the genetic component of dyslexia.
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My Child Was Just Diagnosed With Dyslexia. Now What?
Was your child just diagnosed with dyslexia? Learn about next steps after a dyslexia diagnosis and d…
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7 Common Myths About Dyslexia
When it comes to dyslexia, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Here are seven common dysle…
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Understanding Dyslexia in Your Child
Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…
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Dyslexia Success Stories
Share these dyslexia success stories with your child. These stories of children, adults and celebrit…
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Video: Dyslexia and the Fear of Reading
We all have a natural fight-or-flight response when fear kicks in. But what happens when that fear i…
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How Do You Teach a Child With Dyslexia to Read?
With proper instruction and support, there's no reason kids with dyslexia can't learn to read. An ex…
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Video: Inside a Dyslexia Evaluation
Have you ever wondered what happens in an education evaluation? Watch this video for an inside look …
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Dyslexia: Questions From Families Answered
Get answers to common questions about dyslexia. Experts explain dyslexia basics and share insights o…
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Video: Why Do ADHD and Dyslexia Co-Occur So Often?
Why do so many kids have both dyslexia and ADHD? Watch as expert Fumiko Hoeft talks about ADHD and d…
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Dyslexia and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Reading aloud in class. Not understanding why reading is so hard. Learn how situations like these ca…
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Skills That Can Be Affected by Dyslexia
Dyslexia doesn't only affect reading. Here's a quick list of other skills dyslexia can impact.
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Why Doesn’t Dyslexia Go Away After Proper Reading Instruction?
Once your child has learned to read, does that mean his dyslexia is cured? An expert explains whethe…
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5 Ways Dyslexia Can Affect Social Skills
Dyslexia doesn't just affect reading. It can lead to social challenges, too. Here are five examples …
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Types of Dyslexia: What Researchers Are Studying and Why
Find out what research shows about types of dyslexia or dyslexia subtypes, like phonological dyslexi…
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FAQs About Reversing Letters, Writing Letters Backwards, and Dyslexia
Is writing letters backwards a sign of dyslexia? Learn what letter reversal is, how it's different f…
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FAQs About Vision and Dyslexia
Are dyslexia and vision problems connected? Here are answers to FAQs about dyslexia and vision, incl…
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8 Tips for Introducing Dyslexia to Your Child
Learn about specific tips that can help you start your first conversation with your child about dysl…
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Can Dyslexia Make It Hard for Kids to Start and Finish Their Work?
Does your child with dyslexia have trouble starting and finishing assignments? Learn about possible …
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Dyslexia: Ways to Help Your Child at Home
If your child has dyslexia, try these fun, at-home strategies to work on reading skills.
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Dyslexia and Creativity: What You Need to Know
Does dyslexia make you creative? Find out what research shows about whether there's a link between d…
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The Difference Between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Dyslexia and dyscalculia can both make math hard. But even though dyscalculia is sometimes called ma…
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The Difference Between Dysgraphia and Dyslexia
Many learning disabilities can have confusingly similar names. They can also have overlapping sympto…
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How Dyslexia Is Diagnosed After High School
Learn how to tell if you have dyslexia. Find out how dyslexia is diagnosed after high school and whe…
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FAQs About Dyslexia and Learning Music
Does dyslexia affect reading music? Learn why kids with dyslexia may struggle with learning to read …
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FAQs About Bilingualism and Dyslexia
Dyslexia can often be missed in kids who speak more than one language. Here are answers to common qu…
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Video: The Journey From a Child With Dyslexia to an Award-Winning Researcher
Luz Rello, who has dyslexia, struggled in school at a young age. Now she's a scientist with multiple…
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11 Great Quotes About Dyslexia
What have successful dyslexic people learned from and about dyslexia? Here are 11 quotes about livin…
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12 Tips to Help Kids With Dyslexia Learn Sight Words
How can you help your child with dyslexia learn sight words? Explore these fun ways to teach sight w…
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Possible Causes of Dyslexia
What causes dyslexia? Brain function, brain structure and heredity are possible causes of dyslexia. …
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Do Dyslexia Fonts Help?
Do dyslexia fonts or dyslexia-friendly fonts help dyslexic people read better? Learn about dyslexia …
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Is It OK to Let My Child With Dyslexia Use Spellcheck?
When is it OK to let your child with dyslexia start using spellcheck? What are the best spellchecker…
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9 Films That Feature Dyslexia
If your child has dyslexia, you may be interested in watching one of these movies about reading issu…
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10 Movie and TV Characters With Dyslexia
Watching characters with dyslexia on TV and in movies can help you understand the challenges—and hel…
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Learning a Foreign Language With Dyslexia
Kids with dyslexia face the same hurdles learning a foreign language as they did learning to read. B…
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Can Dyslexia Cause Headaches?
Learn about dyslexia and if it can cause headaches. Read about reading issues and stress that could …
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Can I Get an fMRI Scan to Show That My Daughter Has Dyslexia?
Can fMRI brain scans be used to diagnose dyslexia? Learn how functional magnetic resonance imaging i…
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9 Ways to Help Kids With Dyslexia Remember and Pronounce Long Words
Kids with dyslexia can have trouble remembering and pronouncing long words. Get tips on how to help …
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Dyslexia in Preschool: 4 Signs You Might See
What does dyslexia look like in preschool and pre-K children? Here are dyslexia signs you might see …
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Dyslexia in Grade School: 4 Signs You Might See
Find out what dyslexia can look like in elementary school, from fear of reading to not remembering a…