What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based specific learning difficulty. A learning difficulty is a condition that can make learning in a traditional school setting difficult. Dyslexia causes difficulties in the areas of reading and writing, however, symptoms of dyslexia in one language are not necessarily as severe in another. it is a lifelong condition. The difficulties in dyslexia persist throughout life but appropriate treatments can greatly improve the symptoms and reduce the difficulties associated with it. Many individuals with dyslexia may go on to live very successful academic and professional lives.