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Is it possible for a 16 year old to develop dyslexia? i got a diagnosis for irlens syndrome but even with my glasses i developed tendencies of trouble reading, discerning left/right, and especially spelling when i hadnt had them ever before?
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Get yourself a neuropsychological evaluation for learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
Answered 11/6/2021
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Irlen syndrome can be associated with reading problems that resemble dyslexia.
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