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"The diagnosis of dyslexia is as precise and scientifically informed as almost any diagnosis in medicine."  - Dr. Sally Shaywitz
​Dyslexia is
 
  • A language-based disorder
  • Having difficulty in single word decoding
  • Weakness in phonological awareness

  • Gap between learning potential and academic achievement

  • Difference in the structure and function of the brain

  • Difficulty with academic language skills

  • Lack of talent for using print language

  • Varies in degree

Dyslexia is not
 
  • Lack of intelligence or ability to learn

  • Behavioral problem

  • Vision problem

  • A disease

  • Balance problem

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