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Dyslexia
Information and education only
This article provides general information and education. It does not provide individual advice or replace assessment, diagnosis or care from a qualified professional. The information is not exhaustive and should be understood in its cultural and local context.
About the source and review
Adapted from educational texts by Bineta Gueye Thiam for WASSOR in 2023. The project log records a professional review of the source collection in January 2023. Some archived files were subsequently edited, and the exact reviewed revision has not been recovered. This shortened web edition has been edited for clarity; the historical record does not establish a new clinical review of this version.
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading, writing and spelling. It is not a sign of low intelligence. People with dyslexia can have strengths in many areas and pursue a wide range of studies and careers.
Difficulties described in the source article
- Recognising and working with the sounds that make up words.
- Reading slowly or inaccurately.
- Spelling and writing.
- Remembering verbal information.
These difficulties vary between people. A description of signs is not a diagnostic assessment.
Learning support
The source describes support from a trained reading specialist or tutor. Approaches can include teaching the relationship between sounds and letters, using text-to-speech tools and allowing extra time for tasks or tests.
Families and communities
Understanding and encouragement matter. The source highlights practical help with reading or writing when it is wanted, alongside respect for the person’s abilities and choices. Difficulty with written language should not be confused with a lack of intelligence.
Further reading
Public information for context. These links do not imply endorsement or confirm that a service is available in Senegal.
- NHS — Dyslexia in children
Creator / organisation: NHS
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-12
- Dyslexie et dysorthographie : définitions et conséquences
Creator / organisation: Assurance Maladie (ameli.fr)
Resource language: FR · Links checked: 2026-10-13
Videos to explore
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- See dyslexia differently — YouTube
Creator / organisation: British Dyslexia Association · Studio Tinto
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-13