Difficulty with reading and writing (8)

I believe the answer is:

dyslexia

(Other definitions for dyslexia that I've seen before include "Reading complaint" , "Problem with identifying words" , "Reading disorder" , "Reading impairment" , "Word-blindness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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