Dyslexia is . . .
. . . one specific type of learning disability.
. . . a language-based disorder.
. . . difficulty in single word decoding.
. . . characterized by an underlying weakness in phonological awareness
(lack of awareness of sounds in words).
. . . an unexpected gap between learning potential and academic progress.
. . . a difference in the structure and function of the brain.
. . . difficulty with academic language skills
(primarily reading, writing, and spelling).
. . . lack of talent for using print language.
. . . a matter of degree-mild, moderate, or severe.
Dyslexia is NOT. . .
. . . a lack of intelligence or ability to learn.
. . . a behavioral problem.
. . . a psychological problem.
. . . a vision problem (dyslexics do not "see letters backwards").
. . . a disease; there is no cure.