A small fix might make reading a bit easier for kids with dyslexia, as well as their classmates: Increasing the amount of space between printed letters. That's the finding of a small study that tested ...

Genetics, audio processing and environment can all impact how our brains connect sounds to the symbols we use to read ...

After the first letter, the rest is “scribble scrabble.” That’s what Laura Gutierrez sees when she tries to read, and it’s ...

This is in response to “It’s the kids who can’t read, not the teachers” (Reading Eagle, Jan. 18). I’ve observed dyslexia mistaken for autism. Students may have both diagnoses. It’s imperative for K-3 ...

Dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population and represents 80 to 90 percent of all learning disabilities. Overwhelming evidence shows dyslexia is a “problem with the language system” and that ...

Vanessa Silver, left, who tutors young children with dyslexia, works with Liina Yerro, 9, in Granada Hills. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) To the editor: The fact that California is starting to ...

On July 10, an article was published with data showing that half of Louisiana's third-graders are not reading at grade level. This is not a new finding, but it is one that is getting more attention. I ...

Governor Newsom signed SB 114 in 2023. SB 114 requires universal screening of all K-2 students for reading difficulties, including dyslexia. SB 114 required an expert panel to create and approve a ...

Dyslexia is a common developmental disorder, affecting around 7% of the global population. It is characterized by ...

Louisiana Key Academy, in its fourth year as a charter school, is a part of the Baton Rouge community and surrounding parishes as it gives children with dyslexia a tuition-free, evidence-based ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: The fact that California is starting to test for dyslexia in elementary schools is wonderful news ( ...