Dyslexia Symptoms
Dyslexia symptoms affects such a wide range of people, producing different
types of symptoms and of varying degrees of
severity. Dyslexia is a common disorder that causes people to have difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and hinders the development of reading skills. The brain-based learning disability specifically impairs a person's ability to read. These affected individuals typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite having normal intelligence. Symptoms
of dyslexia may include:
- Inability to recognize words and letters on a printed page
- Reading level well below the expected level for the age of your child
Children with dyslexia commonly have problems processing what they hear. They may find it difficult to following more than one command at a time, comprehending rapid instructions or remembering the sequence of things. Reversals of letters and a reversal of words are typical among children who have dyslexia.
They also try to read from right to left and may fail to see and occasionally to
hear similarities and differences in letters and words, and may be unable to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word.
Left untreated, dyslexia may lead to low self-esteem, behavioral problems,
delinquency, aggression, and withdrawal or alienation from friends, parents and
teachers. Talk with your doctor if your child's reading levels fall below what's expected for his or her age, or if you notice other signs or symptoms of dyslexia.
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