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Fact or fiction? The 4 myths of dyslexia
January 2021
By: Elizabeth Barker
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It can be tricky to understand what dyslexia is and what it isn’t. In this blog, learn the facts about four myths about dyslexia and about possible indicators for dyslexia from preschool years through high school.
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