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BlahDyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes speaking abilities. It is caused by an impairment in the brain's ability to translate images from the eyes and ears into understandable language. There are three main types of dyslexia: visual dyslexia, where numbers and letters are reversed; auditory dyslexia, where a person has trouble processing sounds; and dysgraphia, where a person struggles with writing and fine motor skills. Dyslexia can be caused by brain trauma, genetic factors, or abnormal prenatal development. While dyslexia presents challenges, it is also associated with strengths like enhanced creativity, intuition, and visual-spatial thinking. Teachers can help dyslex
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- Look for issues with rhyming, left-right confusion, or letter reversals which are common dyslexia signs.
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