Unlocking Dyslexia Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the United States. It's not about lacking comprehension, having a low IQ or being deprived of a good education. It's about having a really hard time reading.
People stare, point, and laugh at boy with dyslexia who is trapped inside a letter.
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Unlocking Dyslexia

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Millions Have Dyslexia, Few Understand It

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Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named

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Raising A Child With Dyslexia: 3 Things Parents Can Do

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