What is Dyslexia?

DYSLEXIA is a language-based learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and is often genetic. Dyslexia is independent of intellectual ability, socio-economic or language background.

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DYSLEXIC READERS can show a combination of abilities and difficulties that affects the learning process including sounding out words (decoding), poor spelling, handwriting, memory, and organization. These difficulties can ultimately interfere with vocabulary growth and comprehension.

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DYSLEXIA is the most common of learning disabilities, and current research suggests one in five people are dyslexic. Although dyslexia can make it difficult to learn, dyslexia can also impart gifts. Individuals with dyslexia are often out-of-the box thinkers and problem solvers, and are in good company with Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, John Kennedy, Walt Disney, and John Lennon.