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About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” - International Dyslexia Association

Visit the Georgia Department of Education's Dyslexia webpage 

Literacy Legislation in Georgia

"What is Dyslexia?" video from GaDOE and the Mary Frances Early College of Education at the University of Georgia