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Posted On: October 23rd 2026, 04:20 pm
Did you know? The International Dyslexia Association published its revised definition of dyslexia in October 2025:
"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography. These difficulties occur along a continuum of severity and persist even with instruction that is effective for the individual’s peers. The causes of dyslexia are complex and involve combinations of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental influences that interact throughout development. Underlying difficulties with phonological and morphological processing are common but not universal, and early oral language weaknesses often foreshadow literacy challenges. Secondary consequences include reading comprehension problems and reduced reading and writing experience that can impede growth in language, knowledge, written expression, and overall academic achievement. Psychological well-being and employment opportunities also may be affected. Although identification and targeted instruction are important at any age, language and literacy support before and during the early years of education is particularly effective.”
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Help us advocate for and empower people with dyslexia this month and all year long.
To learn more, visit DyslexiaIDA.org and join us by becoming a member TODAY.
#UntilEveryOneCanRead #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography. These difficulties occur along a continuum of severity and persist even with instruction that is effective for the individual’s peers. The causes of dyslexia are complex and involve combinations of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental influences that interact throughout development. Underlying difficulties with phonological and morphological processing are common but not universal, and early oral language weaknesses often foreshadow literacy challenges. Secondary consequences include reading comprehension problems and reduced reading and writing experience that can impede growth in language, knowledge, written expression, and overall academic achievement. Psychological well-being and employment opportunities also may be affected. Although identification and targeted instruction are important at any age, language and literacy support before and during the early years of education is particularly effective.”
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Help us advocate for and empower people with dyslexia this month and all year long.
To learn more, visit DyslexiaIDA.org and join us by becoming a member TODAY.
#UntilEveryOneCanRead #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
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