Dyslexia
What Are the Effects of Dyslexia?
Dyslexia can affect people differently. This depends, in part, upon the severity of the learning disability and the success of alternate learning methods. Some with dyslexia can have trouble with reading and spelling, while others struggle to write, or to tell left from right. Some children show few signs of difficulty with early reading and writing. But later on, they may have trouble with complex language skills, such as grammar, reading comprehension, and more in-depth writing.
Dyslexia can also make it difficult for people to express themselves clearly. It can be hard for them to use vocabulary and to structure their thoughts during conversation. Others struggle to understand when people speak to them. This isn't due to hearing problems. Instead, it's from trouble processing verbal information. It becomes even harder with abstract thoughts and non-literal language, such as jokes and proverbs.
All of these effects can have a big impact on a person's self-image. Without help, children often get frustrated with learning. The stress of dealing with schoolwork often makes children with dyslexia lose the motivation to continue and overcome the hurdles they face.
What Are the Warning Signs of Dyslexia?
The following are common signs of dyslexia in people of different ages. If you or someone you know displays these signs, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a learning disability. But if troubles continue over time, consider testing for dyslexia.
Dyslexia: Warning Signs by Age Young ChildrenTrouble with: * Recognizing letters, matching letters to sounds, and blending sounds into speech * Pronouncing words, for example saying “mawn lower” instead of “lawn mower” * Learning and correctly using new vocabulary words * Learning the alphabet, numbers, and days of the week or similar common word sequences * Rhyming | School-Age ChildrenTrouble with: * Mastering the rules of spelling * Remembering facts and numbers
Dyslexia can affect people differently. This depends, in part, upon the severity of the learning disability and the success of alternate learning methods. Some with dyslexia can have trouble with reading and spelling, while others struggle to write, or to tell left from right. Some children show few signs of difficulty with early reading and writing. But later on, they may have trouble with complex language skills, such as grammar, reading comprehension, and more in-depth writing.
Dyslexia can also make it difficult for people to express themselves clearly. It can be hard for them to use vocabulary and to structure their thoughts during conversation. Others struggle to understand when people speak to them. This isn't due to hearing problems. Instead, it's from trouble processing verbal information. It becomes even harder with abstract thoughts and non-literal language, such as jokes and proverbs.
All of these effects can have a big impact on a person's self-image. Without help, children often get frustrated with learning. The stress of dealing with schoolwork often makes children with dyslexia lose the motivation to continue and overcome the hurdles they face.
What Are the Warning Signs of Dyslexia?
The following are common signs of dyslexia in people of different ages. If you or someone you know displays these signs, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a learning disability. But if troubles continue over time, consider testing for dyslexia.
Dyslexia: Warning Signs by Age Young ChildrenTrouble with: * Recognizing letters, matching letters to sounds, and blending sounds into speech * Pronouncing words, for example saying “mawn lower” instead of “lawn mower” * Learning and correctly using new vocabulary words * Learning the alphabet, numbers, and days of the week or similar common word sequences * Rhyming | School-Age ChildrenTrouble with: * Mastering the rules of spelling * Remembering facts and numbers