The ability to read and write fluently is something that most of us take it for granted. Imagine looking at a page of text and seeing twisted letters whirling before your eyes, or not being able to tell the difference between the letter’s “b” and “d,” for example. Isn’t that a dreadful case?
Dyslexia is a reading condition that affects a person’s ability to read. Dyslexics have a hard time reading at a quick pace and without committing errors. They might struggle with reading skills, vocabulary, and writing. Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder, affecting 20% of the population and accounting for 80–90% of all people with learning disabilities.
Dyslexia Disorder Symptoms
Parents may find the following symptoms of dyslexia before their kid starts school:
- Talking late.
- It may take time to learn new words.
- Problems experienced while constructing words or mistaking words that sound identical like “p” and “q”.
- Having difficulty remembering or naming letters, numbers, or colors.
- Difficulty experienced while learning nursery rhymes.
Symptoms of Dyslexia at school:
- Problem’s processing and interpreting information.
- Difficulties experienced while finding the proper word or developing responses to inquiries.
- Having trouble remembering what happened in what order.
- Trouble while recognizing words, their differences, and similarities.
- Taking an extremely long time to complete tasks that require reading or writing.
Dyslexia in Adults and Teens :
- Reading difficulties, particularly reading aloud.
- Reading and writing at a snail’s pace, with a lot of effort.
- Mispronouncing names or words or having difficulty recalling words
- People with dyslexia may find it challenging to grasp expressions and idioms, such as “piece of cake,” which means “easy.”
- Having difficulty learning a new language.
- Having trouble solving arithmetic problems.
Dyslexia Assessment
| General Behaviour Traits | The person experiencing dyslexic disorder isn’t “far enough behind” or “bad enough” to receive assistance in a school setting. Although they have a high IQ, they may struggle intellectually; they test well vocally but not with writing. They may exhibit low self-esteem, hide, or cover up flaws, and are often upset and emotional when reading or taking tests in school. They frequently appear to “zone out” or daydream and quickly become disoriented or lose track of time. They can have trouble maintaining concentration and appear to be “hyper” or “daydreamers.” |
| Vision, Reading, and Spelling Skills | While reading, the reader experiences dizziness, headaches, or stomach problems. Letters, numbers, words, sequences, and verbal explanations can be perplexing to a dyslexic person. Vision difficulties, however, eye problems may not reveal any significant troubles. |
| Hearing and Speech Skills | May hear things that aren’t said and get easily distracted by sounds. May have trouble putting thoughts into words; speak in halting phrases; leaving incomplete sentences in the conversation. May stutter, when under stress and pressure.May mispronounce large words. |
| Writing and Motor Skills | Inconsistent or unreadable handwriting. Clumsy, uncoordinated at team sports.Prone to motion sickness. |
| Math and Time Management Skills | May have a hard time telling time, managing time, or keeping track of time. Computing math problems quickly in mind but struggling to put them down on paper. Difficulties experienced while counting objects and dealing with money. |
| Memory and Cognition Skills | Poor memory for sequences, facts. |
| Behavior, Health, Development, and Personality | Extremely disorganized or obsessively organized. Late in talking, crawling, walking than peers of the same age. May experience ear infections and be sensitive to some foods. Maybe an exceptionally deep or light sleeper.May make repeated mistakes under the influence of confusion, time pressure, emotional stress, and poor health. |
Dyslexia Risk factors
- A history of dyslexia or other learning difficulties running in the family
- Low weight at birth or premature birth.
- Nicotine, drugs, alcohol, or virus exposure during pregnancy may affect the fetus’s brain neural development.
Dyslexia Disorder Complications
- Learning disability- Many children learn fundamental reading skills when young. However, a child with dyslexia will be disadvantaged in most classes and may struggle to stay up with peers.
- Psychological concerns- Dyslexia can cause depression, behavior issues, anxiety, anger, and distance from friends, parents, and teachers.
- Long-term effects- A child’s incapacity to read and comprehend can impede them from reaching their full potential. This has the potential to have long-term educational, societal, and economic effects.
Dyslexia Awareness Day
Children who suffer from Dyslexia are more susceptible to develop ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ). Early identification of dyslexia can do wonders for a kid’s self-esteem by allowing the youngster to understand that they are no less brilliant or capable than other children.
The 08th of October is designated as World Dyslexia Awareness Day- a day dedicated to raising awareness of dyslexia and bringing a positive change in the life of dyslexic people.
| Do You Know? Left-handed persons make up half of those with dyslexia. Individuals with dyslexia typically have a higher IQ than the general population, are born with curious minds, and have a great work ethic. Some people feel that dyslexia is linked to one’s IQ or implies some intellectual handicap, slowing down. However, this is not the case. Albert Einstein, for example, had an IQ of 160 and suffered from dyslexia. |
Dyslexia Diagnosis and Dyslexia Treatment | Gigadocs for Dyslexia Care
Even though most children are ready to learn to read by kindergarten or first grade, children with Dyslexia frequently fail to understand the fundamentals of reading by that time. Consult a specialist if your child’s reading level is below the peers of the same age or if you detect other signs of Dyslexia, as addressed in this blog. When Dyslexia is left misdiagnosed and untreated, childhood reading disability can last far into adulthood.
Though there is no cure for dyslexia, it is never too late to get treatment. Dyslexia can go untreated for years and not get recognized until maturity. To know more, reach out to neuropsychologist experts on the Gigadocs app to discuss dyslexia assessment, dyslexia diagnosis, and dyslexia treatment.
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