What is dyslexia?

Also known as: reading disorder.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that’s characterized by a variety of difficulties related to reading, speech or understanding speech or the written word. Children with the disorder often have challenges related to school or learning.


Reviewed by: Migvis Monduy, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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