Dyslexia is a common learning disability that interferes with the acquisition of reading skills. Kids with dyslexia have a hard time decoding new words, or breaking them down into manageable chunks they can then sound out. Dyslexia is not a reflection of a child’s intelligence — in fact it’s defined as a gap between a student’s ability and achievement. Here are some of our most popular articles explaining what dyslexia is, and how to help.