Dyslexia is a learning difference that makes it hard for children to read and spell. Dyslexia is not about intelligence, but it is all about the brain.

The International Dyslexia Association defines it like this: “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”

Many people who struggle with dyslexia are highly intelligent, creative, and/or gifted. But they need a specific kind of instruction in order to learn how to read and spell, not typically found in classroom settings.