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Abstract This study is a pioneer step, as a new Arabic questionnaire was constructed and designed at Ain Shams university, Phoniatric unit. to estimate knowledge of Arabic teachers in primary schools about dyslexia and their attitude towards dyslexic children, in order to emphasize their roles in early detection of dyslexia and guide setting plans for proper intervention. This study is cross-sectional study that conducted on Arabic teachers at primary schools of Qylubia and Cairo governates revealed that: There is lack of knowledge of dyslexia among teachers. The lack of understanding of the underlying behavioral and cognitive difficulties associated with dyslexia. The inaccuracies held, may be due to not having a well previous training program. A good understanding of dyslexia is important in successfully intervening to best help those with dyslexia. the younger teachers were more aware than older ones. Teachers in international schools were more aware of dyslexia than governmental and private schools. Teachers who had bachelor of education and bachelor of arts more aware than others. In conclusion good‐quality evidenced‐based training is essential so that teachers have a better understanding of the multilayered aspects of dyslexia and to dispel any inaccuracies they hold. |