Dyslexia, or reading disability (RD), is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with prevalence estimates ranging between 5–10% among school-age children in most countries.1, 2 While a significant genetic component has been firmly established for this condition, only a small number of specific genetic factors have been identified to date.3 These include variants within the DCDC2 gene, located on chromosome 6 (at 6p22.3). The gene discussed is DCDC2; the disease is dyslexia.