Understanding Dyslexia, the learning disorder causing difficulty in learning to read

2,058 views · Published 23 November 2018 · 44:12 · Indexed 9 October 2026

Channel: NTV Kenya · 2018 · News & Politics

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Dyslexia is a term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read, interpret words, letters and other symbols. It is caused by a disorder on the cognitive (brain) processes and it is hereditary. However, a lot remains unknown about the condition due to lack of information and social stigma. Gladys Gachanja spoke to Kendi Kamanja, Simon Mwangi and Josephine Kinya to understand more about this condition.

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