Dyslexia Say: dis-lek-see-uh Wha tifev eryth ingl oooked lik ethis whe nyo utrie dtoread? Dyslexia is the name of a learning problem some kids have with reading and writing. It can make words look jumbled and make it difficult to read and remember what was read. Back to Articles Related Articles Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.