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Test Your Knowledge: How Does Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Schools Work?

By Hayley Hardison — September 18, 2023 1 min read
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How many students are estimated to have dyslexia or other language-based disorders? How does universal screening for dyslexia in schools work? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz.

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