OVERVIEW
A learning disorder characterised by difficulty reading.Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence.Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly and a delay in learning to read.
Most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialised education programme.
SYMPTOMS
Usually self-diagnosable:
Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly and a delay in learning to read.
People may experience:
Cognitive: difficulty memorising, difficulty spelling, or difficulty thinking and understanding
Developmental: learning disability or speech delay in a child
Also common:delayed reading ability, headache, or speech impairment
TREATMENTS
Treatment consists of therapy:
Most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialised education programme.
