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Dyslexia
Cause
The cause of dyslexia is not clear, although it is probably an Reference inherited (genetic) disorder Opens New Window because it runs in families.
Some studies have shown that people with dyslexia have abnormalities in the functioning of the areas of the brain involved in reading and language.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference April 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MD, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
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