Dyslexia
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Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia
All Signs & Symptoms of Dyslexia
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Dyslexia:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty reading | Often | 31 mentions |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 11 mentions |
| Writing letters or numbers backwards | Often | 10 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 7 mentions |
| Low grades in school | Often | 5 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Delayed reading skill | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Delayed speech or language development | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Difficulty learning | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
When do symptoms start?
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Difficulty reading
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Forgetfulness
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Writing letters or numbers backwards
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Change in symptoms of Dyslexia*
What happens to common Dyslexia symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty reading | 0% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 31% | 51.7% | 0% |
| Forgetfulness | 0% | 0% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 63.6% | 9.1% |
| Writing letters or numbers backwards | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 10% |
| Anxiety | 0% | 0% | 0% | 42.9% | 42.9% | 14.3% |
| Low grades in school | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 60% | 0% |
| Being irritable | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Delayed speech or language development | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Difficulty learning | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Slow learning pace | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Dyslexia
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Dyslexia when they describe these conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Hyperactivity Often 114 mentions Angry behavior Often 37 mentions Difficulty paying attention Sometimes 26 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 26 mentions Impulsiveness Sometimes 25 mentions Short attention span Sometimes 23 mentions Forgetfulness Sometimes 21 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 20 mentions Talkativeness Sometimes 20 mentions Difficulty focusing in school Sometimes 18 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Learning disability
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Difficulty reading Often 5 mentions Difficulty learning Often 4 mentions Anxiety Often 3 mentions Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) Often 3 mentions Low grades in school Often 3 mentions Not talking Often 3 mentions Short attention span Often 3 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 2 mentions Agitation Sometimes 1 mention Angry behavior Sometimes 1 mention
Care of Dyslexia
Common treatments, therapies, and parenting techniques for Dyslexia
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Therapy / Counseling | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
Less common responses for Dyslexia
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Individualized education plan | Very Positive4.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Behavioral therapy | Very Positive4.7 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Occupational Therapy | Positive4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Speech Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Tutoring | Positive3.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Dyslexia
What was your approach to Dyslexia? What were the results?
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