Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties. If children who are dyslexic get effective phonological training in kindergarten and 1st grade, they will have significantly fewer problems in learning to read at grade level than do children who are not identified or helped until 3rd grade.
Individuals inherit the genetic links for dyslexia.
Dyslexia affects males and females nearly equally, and people from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as well. All rights reserved. IDA encourages the free reproduction and distribution of this information. If portions of the text are cited, appropriate reference must be made. This information may not be distributed for commercial gain.