dyslexia
noun
dys·lex·ia
dis-ˈlek-sē-ə 
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
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Sean Astin, who would later play Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, starred as the real-life Ruettiger, who beat the odds to find a place on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team despite having dyslexia and lacking the physical prowess of typical players.
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Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
For more than two years, state lawmakers have called to strengthen dyslexia screening in Michigan public schools and strengthen reading instruction across the state.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2024
Those can include private, out-of-district placements and specialized classrooms for specific needs like dyslexia, for example.
—Annie Ma, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2023
That incipient definition characterized a lot of early thinking about dyslexia.
—Sarah Carr, Scientific American, 16 Nov. 2023
Equally, elements such as text spacing to make content easier to read for individuals with dyslexia can be done through a web browser but would need to be specifically coded into a mobile app.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Academic interventionists work one-on-one with students who have challenges at school, including those who are learning English and those with learning differences like dyslexia or dyscalculia.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
The Adam Project star Walker Scobell takes over the role of Percy, a 12-year-old misfit grappling with dyslexia and ADHD who often daydreams of mythological creatures.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
My dyslexia has been a lifelong learning challenge.
—New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
For more than two years, state lawmakers have called to strengthen dyslexia screening in Michigan public schools and strengthen reading instruction across the state.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2024
Those can include private, out-of-district placements and specialized classrooms for specific needs like dyslexia, for example.
—Annie Ma, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2023
That incipient definition characterized a lot of early thinking about dyslexia.
—Sarah Carr, Scientific American, 16 Nov. 2023
Equally, elements such as text spacing to make content easier to read for individuals with dyslexia can be done through a web browser but would need to be specifically coded into a mobile app.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Academic interventionists work one-on-one with students who have challenges at school, including those who are learning English and those with learning differences like dyslexia or dyscalculia.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
The Adam Project star Walker Scobell takes over the role of Percy, a 12-year-old misfit grappling with dyslexia and ADHD who often daydreams of mythological creatures.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
My dyslexia has been a lifelong learning challenge.
—New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
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dyslexia
noun
dys·lex·ia
dis-ˈlek-sē-ə
: a learning disability that is usually marked by problems in reading, spelling, and writing
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dyslexia
noun
dys·lex·ia
dis-ˈlek-sē-ə
: a variable often familial learning disability that involves difficulties in acquiring and processing language and that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
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