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Dyslexia

A specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and spelling, especially accurate and fluent word reading.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
Topic
SEND and special education

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SpLD (Specific learning difficulty) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A difficulty affecting particular aspects of learning, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or dyspraxia, rather than learning in general.
Phonological awareness United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
Awareness of the sound structure of spoken language, including rhymes, syllables and phonemes.

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