Students who experience difficulty with reading are not alone.

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Simply defined, it means "difficulty with language."

You, your parents, and your teachers must work together to bridge this learning gap.

Never lose sight of your special strengths and what you can accomplish.

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Some experts believe that the neurological wiring that causes dyslexia may also create neurological advantages. Dyslexics have a talent for grasping "the big picture" and "thinking outside the box."

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