A Gene Causing Dyslexia Found

Rovaani writes "A group of Finnish scientist have found a gene causing dyslexia. Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder among children and affects anywhere between 3 percent and 10 percent of the population."

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Dyslexia "abuse"

[neglige]

Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder among children and affects anywhere between 3 percent and 10 percent of the population.

And in some cases, parents urge doctors to diagnose dyslexia so the child gets 'special' treatment (e.g. more time at exams) at school resulting in better grades...

Yes, I know, there are children that really suffer from dyslexia, and yes, there are doctors who refuse to give a false diagnosis. But sometimes I get the feeling that the percentage of kids suffering from dyslexia is somewhat higher than 10% -- or is this a local phenomenon or my misconception?