There is a lot of interest in the general population about dyslexia. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misconceptions as well. Here is one resource that may help answer your questions about dyslexia.
International Dyslexia Association gives an excellent definition of this condition. “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”
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