Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading. Children with dyslexia often have poor phonological skills, resulting in difficulties with decoding, reading fluency, and spelling. Dyslexia can also impact reading comprehension and writing. Learn about the early warning signs for dyslexia, common myths, and how to help children with dyslexia become successful readers.

Featured partner: Understood

Featured Video: Dyslexia

See all Dyslexia video

Our PBS Series:
Launching Young Readers

Reading Rocks!

Meet real-life children who struggle with reading but don't give up! A lively show geared for kids.

Empowering Parents

Learn the warning signs for a child who may have difficulties with reading and why early intervention is so important.

The Basics

FAQs About Dyslexia

Orton–Gillingham: What You Need to Know

7 Things to Know About the 1 in 5 with Learning and Attention Issues

Dyslexia Basics

Clues to Dyslexia from Second Grade On

Clues to Dyslexia in Early Childhood

For Parents

School-based Identification of Characteristics of Dyslexia: Parent Overview

Dav Pilkey portrait with cartoon drawing

Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators: Talking About Learning and Attention Issues

8 Tips for Talking to Your Child’s Teacher About Dyslexia

FAQs About Evaluations for Learning and Attention Issues

It Took Me Too Long to Decode My Daughter’s Dyslexia

Recognizing Reading Problems

5 Things Your Grade-Schooler With Dyslexia Can Say to Self-Advocate

Multisensory Learning at Home: Tips for Parents

Listen and Learn with Audiobooks

Common Signs of Dyslexia

Strategies for Summer Reading for Children with Dyslexia

Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

For Teachers

Dyslexia in the Schools: Assessment and Identification

Common Types of Reading Problems and How to Help Children Who Have Them

teacher reading to early elementary class

11 Methods for Teaching Reading That Help Struggling Readers

Phonics Instruction: the Value of a Multi-sensory Approach

Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on English Language Learners and Students with Learning Disabilities

Remediation Training Improves Reading Ability of Dyslexic Children

Effective Reading Interventions for Kids with Learning Disabilities

Professional Development Webcasts

Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in these engaging roundtable discussions. Each webcast features a 60–minute video as well as recommended readings and suggested discussion questions.

The Role of RTI in LD Identification

Implementing Response to Intervention in Early Childhood Settings

Talking Tutoring

Teaching Writing

English Language Learners with Learning Disabilities