All About Dyslexia

Dyslexia means you learn differently. And need to be taught differently.

Dyslexia is a common learning difference that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling skills. When someone has a dyslexic learning style, their brains process language differently. As a result, they may struggle with decoding words, recognizing written letters, or spelling correctly. But it is important to remember that it has nothing to do with intelligence. In fact, dyslexic learners often excel in creative thinking, problem-solving, and visual learning. With the right support and teaching methods, dyslexic learners can thrive academically and personally.

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You Are Not Alone

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. In fact, the International Dyslexia Association estimates that 20 % of the population - or 1 in 5 people – struggle with a dyslexic learning style.

Dyslexia can affect people of all ages, though it is most often diagnosed in childhood when difficulties with reading and writing begin to appear. Early intervention and tailored support can greatly improve reading skills and overall academic performance. While dyslexia is a lifelong condition, with the right tools and strategies, individuals can learn to manage it and succeed in both school and life.

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Signs of Dyslexia

The signs of dyslexia can vary from person to person, but common indicators include:

Difficulty with Reading

Struggling to read fluently or accurately, often skipping or misreading words.

Slow Reading & Writing

Taking longer than others to read or write.

Phonemic Awareness Challenges

Difficulty recognizing and sounding out words.

Spelling & Grammar Issues

Frequent spelling and syntax errors, often inconsistent in nature. Sentences might be jumbled or lack proper grammar. For example, "The cat the tree up climbed" instead of "The cat climbed up the tree."

Difficulty with Writing

Struggling to organize thoughts on paper or with handwriting that may be inconsistent or difficult to read. Letters may be written backward or in unusual orientations, like "p" for "q" or "b" for "d."

Avoiding Reading or Writing Tasks

A tendency to avoid activities involving reading or writing due to frustration or embarrassment. It’s not uncommon for students to feel anxiety when asked to read out loud in class.

Symptoms Vary

Your Experience is Unique

It’s important to remember that dyslexia symptoms vary widely among individuals, so some people may experience only a few of these signs, while others may experience many. For someone with severe Dyslexia, a passage of text may be three dimensional, the text may shatter or split apart, words may seem to disappear and reappear from the page, and in other cases, the lines of the text may be wavy, shake, or swirl.…

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