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WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

Dyslexia is a learning barrier that hinders an otherwise intelligent person from mastering the written language. A dyslexic person may experience difficulty with:-

  • Sequencing letters when spelling.
  • Misspelling simple words.
  • Learning sounds phonetically.
  • Hearing the sounds within words.
  • Short term memory.
  • Matching the sound to their symbol.
  • A significant difference between verbal and written abilities.
  • Reading comprehension.
  • Writing what they really want to say.
  • Reading for pleasure or information as it's labored and stressful.

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