Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty where your brain works differently to most people. It mainly affects things like reading, writing, and using numbers.
It does not affect intelligence.
(From Dyslexia in children – NHS)
Though dyslexia is indeed recognised as a learning difficulty, it can give rise (directly or indirectly) to many creative impulses. Many famous artists, actors, scientists, and business leaders have been dyslexic. Some indeed have gone so far as to describe it as a ‘gift’.
In the story, Jennifer’s dyslexia causes her much anguish, but will she be able to harness it for good in the end? Will she be able to learn to read and write just as well as anyone else?