Signs Of Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects individuals at a very young age. Symptoms and signs are usually readily recognizable, as dyslexia affects an individual's ability to read and write correctly. Patients with dyslexia often have trouble understanding how letters relate to words and sounds, and they struggle with schooling as a result. While there is, unfortunately, no cure for dyslexia, there are things those who have it can do to overcome obstacles and succeed in life. To determine whether a child has dyslexia or not, parents can look at a variety of factors as well as seek assistance from professionals for testing and possible treatment.

Delay In Learning To Talk

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It can be difficult to notice symptoms of dyslexia in children until they start school in earnest simply because dyslexia is most apparent in their reading abilities. However, there is still an early way for parents to tell if their child may be dyslexic. Children who are dyslexic often have a delay in learning to talk. This may mean they simply do not start talking until later than other children or they begin learning words slowly. This in and of itself may not be a cause for increased attention, but when it is combined with other signs, it may be an indicator of dyslexia.

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Problems Forming Words Properly

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Because children with dyslexia cannot associate letters, words, and sounds correctly, they often have problems forming words properly. This often makes things like reading aloud almost impossible for them, and it may make them less likely to read willingly. If they do read, it will often take them much longer than other children to do so. When speaking, children may also have trouble getting the words out properly. They may swap out letters or simply avoid difficult words altogether. This makes them appear as though they have a smaller vocabulary than they actually have. That is, their spoken vocabulary is smaller than their listening vocabulary.

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