Difficulty reading
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Difficulty reading
When parents mention Difficulty reading they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Forgetfulness | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
| Disorganization | Often | 1 mention |
| Mood swings | Often | 1 mention |
| Writing letters or numbers backwards | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Difficulty reading
How common is Difficulty reading?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 19.96% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Difficulty reading.
Percentage of kids with Difficulty reading by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 546 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Difficulty reading “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 21 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 27 mentions |
| Moderate | 11% | 61 mentions |
| Mild | 12% | 67 mentions |
| Not at All | 68% | 370 mentions |
Discussion of Difficulty reading
What was your approach to Difficulty reading? What were the results?
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