What is dyslexia?

Опубликовано: 28 Март 2026
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What is dyslexia? Is it trouble with reading? Is it “reversing” letters?

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences but it's still very misunderstood. In this video, Understood expert Dr. Karen Wilson takes a deep dive into dyslexia. She discusses signs and symptoms, common myths, how it shows up in kids versus adults, and whether there’s a test for it. Check it out!

00:00 Is dyslexia “seeing words backwards”?
00:19 What is it like to have dyslexia?
01:25 Signs and symptoms
02:40 Is there a test for dyslexia?

Read the transcript of the video: https://u.org/3WWfCqI

Learn more:
Dyslexia
https://www.understood.org/en/dyslexia

What is dyslexia?
https://www.understood.org/en/article...

7 common myths about dyslexia
https://www.understood.org/en/article...

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