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Dyslexia 101: Learn the Basics

Students with dyslexia need a lot of help to keep pace with their peers. Learn the basics and see what students face on a daily basis.

Laura Lurns Last updated February 19, 2025 · 1 min read

“Success” encompasses all that we want for ourselves and for our children. It’s not just about being in headlines or making billions of dollars, though — sometimes it’s as simple as overcoming obstacles, and cultivating traits like resilience and patience.

One of the most challenging barriers to any child’s success, however, is when they face a learning disability.

What if just the mere thought of reading, writing, understanding and memorizing makes a child sick? How can families get a helping hand? Your child could have dyslexia.

While it may seem overwhelming at first, the most important part is learning the basics. This video lays down everything you need to know about dyslexia to start your child on the pasth to success. With this information, parents, teachers, and schools can and must help children to reach their goals and succeed.

Key takeaways

Dyslexia can seriously hinder students' reading skills.
Dyslexic students will perform better in class if they can understand their own learning difference.
Learning to read and write is a fundamental aspect of schooling.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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