Dyslexia — Commonly Misunderstood.
About Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning difference characterized by difficulties with written word recognition, which may be manifested through spelling, reading, and/or writing. Specifically, children with dyslexia have trouble with early reading skills, hearing individual sounds within words, analyzing whole words in parts, and blending sounds to make words. There often is an issue with translating language into thought or thought into language.
Common Signs of Dyslexia
- Frustration with reading
- Difficulty writing
- Trouble spelling
- Anxiety about school
