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Introduction A.About five to six percent of American public school children have been diagnosed with a learning disability; eighty percent of the diagnoses are dyslexia-related. But some studies indicate that up to twenty percent of the population may have some degree of dyslexia. 1.Dyslexia, what is it? 2.Causes and Symptoms 3.Treatment II.First Main Point: A. Dyslexia is defined as a learning disability marked by impairment of the ability to read. In essence, it is a disability in which people jumble letters; for example, confusing God with dog or box with pox. 1. Most people think dyslexia is a condition that involves reading from right to left and reversing words and letters. While some people with dyslexia do have these …show more content…

2.Has poor coordination; does not do well at team sports; has difficulty with motor-oriented tasks. 3.Is prone to motion sickness 4.May be ambidextrous; confuses left and right, and over and under. 5.Learns best through hands-on experiences D.Language and Reading Skills: 1. Gets dizzy, headache, or stomachache when reading; doesn 't

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