What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a well-known but little understood difficulty which is related to reading and writing, but has many associated difficulties beyond literacy. This manual aims to clarify the issues of dyslexia and disabilities, and describe how they vary in different cultures, languages and contexts, and show that there is no typical dyslexic. Every individual has to be understood with respect to their strengths and weaknesses, abilities and disabilities. The manual will provide a brief guide to understanding the background and scientific support of what dyslexia is, and demonstrate that it is not an excuse for low ability, nor the product of poor teaching, but a real problem that affects the learning of many individuals.

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