r/dyslexia

Community Overview

About r/dyslexia

Welcome to r/Dyslexia... A community for Dyslexic spectrum redditors looking to help one another, or discuss issues related to the learning disability. We are proud members of the Neurodiversity Movement, which is also a part of Disability Rights Movement.

The community at a glance

r/dyslexia is a Subreddit for Special needs parents and advocates with roughly 40K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Special Needs communities list.

Roughly 5K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dyslexia, Reading, and School. Product recommendations often mention text to speech software, jobs, and best fonts.

On Reddit
40K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +5K members
Growth: +15.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 402 members
  • 2014: 404 members
  • 2015: 336 members
  • 2016: 520 members
  • 2017: 903 members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 5K members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2023: 9K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 460 members
  • Dec: 481 members
  • Jan: 440 members
  • Feb: 428 members
  • Mar: 480 members
  • Apr: 422 members
  • May: 504 members
  • Jun: 441 members
  • Jul: 434 members
  • Aug: 344 members
  • Sep: 398 members
  • Oct: 240 members

Topics

  • Dyslexia
    323 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dyslexia
    323
  • Reading
    94 posts in the past month
    #2
    Reading
    94
  • School
    43 posts in the past month
    #3
    School
    43
  • Struggling
    32 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    32
  • Learning
    29 posts in the past month
    #5
    Learning
    29

Product recommendations

  • text to speech software
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best OCR Text-To-Speech App or Program for Scanning Pages - So Many of Them Are Not Very Good!
    2. text-to-speech, what is best?
    3. What are some of the best text to speech software for Windows or Chrome extension or PDF app?
    #1
    text to speech software
    Best OCR Text-To-Speech App or Program for Scanning Pages - So Many of Them Are Not Very Good! · text-to-speech, what is best? · What are some of the best text to speech software for Windows or Chrome extension or PDF app?
    7
  • jobs
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best Jobs
    2. Best big picture / dyslexia friendly jobs and careers?
    3. Best career path for adults with dyslexia?
    #2
    jobs
    Best Jobs · Best big picture / dyslexia friendly jobs and careers? · Best career path for adults with dyslexia?
    6
  • best fonts
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best Google Docs font that can be used to make it easier to read?
    2. [SciShow Video] The Best Fonts, According to Science - Including discussion of Dyslexia and fonts!
    3. Best font?
    #3
    best fonts
    What is the best Google Docs font that can be used to make it easier to read? · [SciShow Video] The Best Fonts, According to Science - Including discussion of Dyslexia and fonts! · Best font?
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/dyslexia for?
Best for Special needs parents and advocates enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/dyslexia free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/dyslexia have?
Roughly 40K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/dyslexia on?
r/dyslexia runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/dyslexia cover?
On the Hive Index, r/dyslexia is organized under Special needs parents and advocates.
How do I join r/dyslexia?
You can join r/dyslexia by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Special Needs communities like?
Communities for parents, caregivers, educators, and individuals navigating special needs. Covers autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, speech and developmental delays, and the broader support ecosystem including IEPs, therapy, early intervention, and self-advocacy. Mix of Facebook groups, Reddit communities, and dedicated forums where people share resources, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the journey.