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Last Updated: Wednesday March 23 2005 17:05 GMT

What is dyslexia?

Classroom The word 'dyslexia' comes from the Greek language and means 'difficulty with words'.

People who have dyslexia can have problems with reading writing or spelling.

People with dyslexia have very slight differences in the part of the brain that deals with language.

Guide to Dyslexia

• What is dyslexia?
• How many children have dyslexia?
• What causes it?
• Are there famous people with dyslexia?
• What's it like to have dyslexia?
• How can it change your life?

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