Kathleen, Dyslexia seems to be a term with as many definitions as people who use it. In some school districts, the word is almost tabu. Letter reversals can be developmental and are not always a predictor of reading problems, especially depending on the age of the reader. I recommend reading to get some more background on dyslexia. LDonline (learning disabilities online) has some interesting information. I also recommend reading.org (International Reading Association). There are many, many other sources. There is also the work of Bennett and Sally Shaywitz (Yale) involving brain research on the actual brain pathways used by able readers compared to those that struggle with reading. Over time, I have found that there is much conflicting information and research and I think each of us has to come to our own understanding. Cathy K-1 Title I Reading
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