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TOPIC GUIDES  > Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability where a person that has normal intelligence, experiences persistent and significant problems with reading, writing, spelling and, sometimes mathematics and musical notation.  More cases than not, the person will not have difficulties in other areas: many dyslexic people are extremely creative, think laterally and have excellent problem-solving skills. 

Dyslexic people are visual, multi-dimensional thinkers. They are intuitive and highly creative, and excel at hands-on learning.  Because they think in pictures, it is sometimes hard for them to understand letters, numbers, symbols and written words.

It is a known fact that dyslexic people can learn to read, write and study efficiently when they use methods geared to their unique learning style.

The links below will provide you with additional information regarding dyslexia.

Dyslexia explained

Symptoms

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Research