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Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

Dyslexia is an impairment in your brain's ability to translate written images received from your eyes into meaningful language. Also called specific reading disability, dyslexia is the most common learning disability in children, affecting 5 percent or more of all elementary-age children.

Dyslexia may occur in children with normal vision and normal intelligence. Children with dyslexia usually have normal speech, but often have difficulty interpreting spoken language and writing.

Treatment for dyslexia may involve a multisensory education program. Emotional support of your child on your part also plays an important role.

Symptoms

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