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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

20 Facts About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is more than letter reversals and slow reading. It’s a complex learning difficulty that affects millions — but with the right support, success is possible. Here are 20 essential facts every parent, teacher, and advocate should know.

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May 9, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Letter Reversals and Mirror Writing – Signs of Dyslexia?

When learning to read, children may mistake certain letters for other similar ones, especially those that can be reversed or appear the same when seen in a mirror. The child may read dog as bog or look at the written word was and read it as saw. These errors are called letter reversals and mirror writing. Are they signs of dyslexia?

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Sep 25, 2023Sue du Plessis
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Did Thomas Edison Have Dyslexia?

Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who developed many important devices. Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors of his time. He held 1,093 U.S. patents and many in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Apparently, he also had dyslexia.

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Mar 20, 2023Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia Is No Myth

Extreme viewpoints exist about dyslexia, which makes it difficult for parents to know how to help their child best. On the one side, there is the group who believe dyslexia is a condition that cannot be cured but endured. On the other extreme, some say diagnoses of dyslexia are a complete waste of time — and even that dyslexia is a myth.

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Feb 26, 2023Sue du Plessis
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Famous People and Dyslexia: Six People Who Probably Did Not Have It

In this article we investigate six famous people who reportedly had dyslexia: Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Winston Churchill, and Hans Christian Andersen.

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Oct 8, 2021Sue du Plessis
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