Dyslexia
noun
A condition that makes it hard for someone to read and write.
The teacher provided additional support to the student because they had dyslexia.
Often appears as...
- suffer from dyslexia
- dyslexia diagnosis
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Technical
noun
A condition that makes it hard for someone to read and write.
The teacher provided additional support to the student because they had dyslexia.
Often appears as...
- suffer from dyslexia
- dyslexia diagnosis
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Dyslexia is a specialized term used in medicine and education.
After a series of tests, the specialist confirmed that she has dyslexia.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconceptions
Dyslexia isn't about laziness or low intelligence - it's a brain-based issue.
Despite his dyslexia, he excelled in math and science.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
People with dyslexia may feel frustration and need emotional support.
Her classmates were supportive when they learned about her dyslexia challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Dyslexia is a specialized term used in medicine and education.
After a series of tests, the specialist confirmed that she has dyslexia.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconceptions
Dyslexia isn't about laziness or low intelligence - it's a brain-based issue.
Despite his dyslexia, he excelled in math and science.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
People with dyslexia may feel frustration and need emotional support.
Her classmates were supportive when they learned about her dyslexia challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Dyslexia is a specialized term used in medicine and education.
After a series of tests, the specialist confirmed that she has dyslexia.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconceptions
Dyslexia isn't about laziness or low intelligence - it's a brain-based issue.
Despite his dyslexia, he excelled in math and science.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
People with dyslexia may feel frustration and need emotional support.
Her classmates were supportive when they learned about her dyslexia challenges.
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Why I can’t remember...
forget your name you just think I'm an idiot or I'm a jerk you don't you don't know that I have this disability I don't carry a I don't have a hearing aid I'm not sitting in a wheelchair and and so you assume the worst and I and dyslexia is
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What is dyslexia? -...
The truth is people with dyslexia see things the same way as everyone else. Dyslexia is caused by a phonological processing problem, meaning people affected by it have trouble not with seeing language but with manipulating it.
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4 Lessons in Creativity...
says that dyslexia helped him write sentences. He had to embrace this challenge, and I use that word intentionally. He didn't have to overcome dyslexia. He had to learn from it. He had to learn to hear the music in language.
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For the Love of Jaguars...
They didn't know about dyslexia or ADHD or many things. I just shut down. So I didn't talk to any adults, which made them think I was even more disturbed. But what I could do is I could talk to animals. I still stuttered,
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Why I can’t remember...
forget your name you just think I'm an idiot or I'm a jerk you don't you don't know that I have this disability I don't carry a I don't have a hearing aid I'm not sitting in a wheelchair and and so you assume the worst and I and dyslexia is
Video examples
What is dyslexia? -...
The truth is people with dyslexia see things the same way as everyone else. Dyslexia is caused by a phonological processing problem, meaning people affected by it have trouble not with seeing language but with manipulating it.
Video examples
4 Lessons in Creativity...
says that dyslexia helped him write sentences. He had to embrace this challenge, and I use that word intentionally. He didn't have to overcome dyslexia. He had to learn from it. He had to learn to hear the music in language.
Video examples
For the Love of Jaguars...
They didn't know about dyslexia or ADHD or many things. I just shut down. So I didn't talk to any adults, which made them think I was even more disturbed. But what I could do is I could talk to animals. I still stuttered,
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Alison Gopnik
American Psychologist
When nobody read, dyslexia wasn't a problem. When most people had to hunt, a minor genetic variation in your ability to focus attention was hardly a problem, and may even have been an advantage. When most people have to make it through high school, the same variation can become a genuinely life-altering disease.
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Willard Wigan
English Sculptor
I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to where my dyslexia didn't hold me back and my teachers couldn't criticize me. That's how my career as a micro-sculptor began.
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Luke Campbell
British Boxer
I was diagnosed with dyslexia - I struggled a lot in school and didn't enjoy it. I'm not great when it comes to sitting in a classroom - I'm much more about doing things. Boxing massively helped with that frustration and anger.
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Matt Hancock
British Politician
So my dyslexia has got me into trouble, but I feel I can talk about it because I want to say to everyone who is dyslexic that the technology exists to help. The most important thing was being diagnosed.
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Charlotte McKinney
American Model
I've had such a hard time with dyslexia my whole life. When I was a child, I didn't learn to read until I was a lot older, and I was behind in my classes; it was such a challenge.
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Bella Thorne
American Actress
My family was absolutely supportive. I did have a fear of cold reads because of my dyslexia, but my family's support and reading classes really helped me overcome my fear!
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Michelle Carter
American Athlete
What I would tell a kid with ADHD and dyslexia or someone who struggles with anything in life is this: 'When you put your mind to it, you can do anything.
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Darcey Bussell
English Dancer
For me, in my life, dyslexia has been a little bit of a blessing. It helped me find my strength and directed me towards what I really wanted to do.
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James William Middleton
English Businessman
There is a talent in dyslexia - it can help you see things creatively. So I wouldn't change a thing.
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Theo Paphitis
British Businessman
The more we learn about dyslexia, the more able we will be to help those with it.
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Alison Gopnik
American Psychologist
When nobody read, dyslexia wasn't a problem. When most people had to hunt, a minor genetic variation in your ability to focus attention was hardly a problem, and may even have been an advantage. When most people have to make it through high school, the same variation can become a genuinely life-altering disease.
Quote examples
Willard Wigan
English Sculptor
I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to where my dyslexia didn't hold me back and my teachers couldn't criticize me. That's how my career as a micro-sculptor began.
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Luke Campbell
British Boxer
I was diagnosed with dyslexia - I struggled a lot in school and didn't enjoy it. I'm not great when it comes to sitting in a classroom - I'm much more about doing things. Boxing massively helped with that frustration and anger.
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Matt Hancock
British Politician
So my dyslexia has got me into trouble, but I feel I can talk about it because I want to say to everyone who is dyslexic that the technology exists to help. The most important thing was being diagnosed.
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Charlotte McKinney
American Model
I've had such a hard time with dyslexia my whole life. When I was a child, I didn't learn to read until I was a lot older, and I was behind in my classes; it was such a challenge.
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Bella Thorne
American Actress
My family was absolutely supportive. I did have a fear of cold reads because of my dyslexia, but my family's support and reading classes really helped me overcome my fear!
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Michelle Carter
American Athlete
What I would tell a kid with ADHD and dyslexia or someone who struggles with anything in life is this: 'When you put your mind to it, you can do anything.
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Darcey Bussell
English Dancer
For me, in my life, dyslexia has been a little bit of a blessing. It helped me find my strength and directed me towards what I really wanted to do.
Quote examples
James William Middleton
English Businessman
There is a talent in dyslexia - it can help you see things creatively. So I wouldn't change a thing.
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Theo Paphitis
British Businessman
The more we learn about dyslexia, the more able we will be to help those with it.
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