What is Dyslexia? It’s not "seeing letters backward." Reversals can happen, but they are not the core issue. Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects how the brain processes the sounds of language and connects them to written words. It’s common. It affects about 15-20% (about 1 in 5 people) and occurs in children of all intelligence levels. The Core Challenge: Most people with dyslexia have trouble with the sounds of language and how those sounds connect

Often times, people ask me why intervention from a Speech-Language Pathologist would be necessary if a child talks or if the child...