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Guessing techniques are very common for people with dyslexia. Experts at the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity emphasize an important truth: guessing is not reading. Signs a student is guessing instead of reading:

• Substitutes words (e.g., says “pony” for “horse”)
• Skips or adds small words
• Relies heavily on pictures for clues
• Struggles with unfamiliar words
• Reads the same word differently each time

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Dyslexia: Understanding what it is and how to find support Imagine being bright and curious but every word on a page feels like a wall. That’s life with dyslexia. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests discuss how to recognize dyslexia and get support.