Between 5 and 11 percent of American students have dyslexia, according to a study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal. Parents and guardians of dyslexic children must therefore know how to help their kids build literacy skills. As you may already know, dyslexia is a language-based disability. Luckily, there is so much that may be done to help children with dyslexia develop a love of literacy. Kids just need love, patience, and the right learning tools, such as audiobooks and flashcards.