A child does well in some school subjects. However, the only way that he can read is slowly, one word at a time. He must direct his gaze with his index finger. Even with great effort, he makes many errors and has poor comprehension. This is a description of:

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The symptoms described are characteristic of dyslexia, a learning disorder that involves difficulty in reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. The difficulty in reading fluently, making errors, and poor comprehension despite effort are hallmark signs of dyslexia.

A Child Does Well in Some School Subjects