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Background: Dyslexia is a common learning disorder and a complex condition that significantly impacts an individual’s ability to read, accompanied by challenges in processing written language. Despite having average or above-average intelligence, individuals with dyslexia struggle with decoding words and comprehending texts. Early intervention is crucial due to dyslexia’s effects on various aspects of daily life, impacting educational, psychological, and social dimensions. Objective: A systematic review of the literature to explore the impact of early intervention on diagnosis and reading difficulties, contributing to a better understanding of this disorder and raising awareness about it. Methodology: The PRISMA method was employed for bibliometric analysis to summarize studies linking dyslexia and early intervention. The Scopus database was chosen for its extensive coverage and reputation as a source for analyzing scholarly articles. A comprehensive keyword search yielded 565 publications in the database. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to narrow down the results to 28 relevant articles. Results: Since 2016, research papers focusing on dyslexia and early intervention have increased, indicating a growing emphasis on research in this field. The main publications list on this topic shows a global impact. The study highlights the most significant keywords in research, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of early intervention research in detecting and treating dyslexia. Awareness of dyslexia and the importance of early diagnosis and support for affected students has increased, as evidenced by the rise in publication numbers, diversity of authors, and the focus on varied subject areas and multiple keywords. This demonstrates that research in this sector is characterized by collaboration and diversity. Recommendations: The paper recommends further research on early intervention for the detection and therapeutic interventions for dyslexia. Understanding the impact of dyslexia on all aspects of students’ lives requires the development of strategies and the expansion of knowledge bases
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