It is a chronic reading problem. People with a learning difference like dyslexia may have trouble with reading, writing, spelling, math, and sometimes, music.
Experts say dyslexia has little to do with recognizing the visual form of words rather, the brains of people with dyslexia are wired differently, making it difficult
for them to break the letters of written words into the distinct sounds of their language.
It can occur at any level of intellectual ability.
These people are visual, multidimensional thinkers who are intuitive, highly creative, and excel at hands-on learning. That is, they do well in the arts, creativity, design,
computing, and lateral thinking.
Dyslexia tends to run in families, and researchers have identified the genes that may be responsible for the condition.
SYMPTOMS
People with dyslexia may have problems reading, spelling, writing, and pronouncing words.
Here are some early signs that are characteristics of people with dyslexia:
* Underachievement. It may be early or late in crawling, walking, or talking; appears intelligent but doesn't read, write, or spell at grade level; may be seen as not trying hard enough; may not perform well on tests despite a high IQ.
* Motor skills. Will have poor handwriting or trouble writing or copying. Poor coordination; does not do
well at team sports. Difficulty with motor oriented tasks. May be ambidextrous; confuses left and right, and over and under. Learns best through hands-on
experiences.
* Language and reading skills. That is, gets dizzy, headache, or stomachache when reading. Doesn't read for pleasure. Shows transpositions, additions,
substitutions, or reversals in letters, numbers, and words when reading or writing. Spells phonetically and
inconsistently. Difficulty putting thoughts into words.
May not like maths Math/numbers.
Difficulty learning to tell time or being on time. Can do arithmetic but not word problems. Trouble grasping algebra or higher math. Poor memory for sequences. Thinks using images or intuition, not words.
* Behavior. May be disorderly or disruptive in class. Is easily frustrated about school, reading, writing, or
math. May wet the bed beyond appropriate age. Shows dramatic increase in difficulties under time pressure or emotional stress.
* Vision. May complain of vision problems that don't. show up on standard tests. May lack depth perception
and peripheral vision. The most consistent thing about people with dyslexia may be their inconsistency, their skills and abilities may seem to vary from day to day.
A dyslexic child who can spell a word one day may be unable to spell it the following day.
An assessment for dyslexia includes reading or writing while the tester looks for signs of dyslexia, such as
adding, dropping, or changing words; pulling words from other lines; or reversing or transposing words
and letters.
While not diagnostic in itself, body language may provide a clue. A person with dyslexia may frequently clear his or her throat, tap a pencil, or fidget during the testing out of anxiety about performing the test.
Dyslexia is a disorder present at birth and cannot be prevented or cured, but it can be managed with special instruction and support. Early intervention to
address reading problems is important.
Parents must understand that children with dyslexia can learn normally, but probably need to learn in a different way.
When you realise this, immediately visit the hospital with the child to help manage it.
