Dyslexia

About this topic

Dyslexia causes you to have trouble reading. It is a common learning disorder. Both children and adults may have it. People with dyslexia often do not have problems with their eyesight and intelligence. If you have dyslexia, you may just see jumbled letters. This makes reading very slow and hard. People without this disorder are able to make out words and sentences. ‚

What are the causes?

Doctors do not know exactly what causes this learning disorder. ‚

What can make this more likely to happen?

You are more likely to have dyslexia if someone in your family does. It may also be caused by a serious head injury. ‚

What are the main signs?

People with dyslexia may have problems: ‚

Separating sounds that make up words
Learning letters and their sounds
Reading and spelling words
Writing

They may also switch letters or turn around words. Some people with dyslexia have problems with planning and organizing tasks. They may also have a poor sense of direction. ‚

How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?

Your doctor will take your history and do an exam.
Your doctor may send you to a reading expert. They will ask questions to learn about when you started having trouble reading. You could be asked to complete reading tests.
Your doctor may send you to other experts if your dyslexia may be caused by a head injury or other illness.

How does the doctor treat this health problem?

There is no known cure for dyslexia. Your doctor and other experts will work together to come up with a plan to help you. They may suggest you have: ‚

Extra help with learning
Classes to improve your success
A learning plan that meets your needs
Therapy. The doctor may use many methods that include hearing, eyesight, and touch to help your reading skills.

Your doctor may order tests to check your eyes and ears. It is important to make sure they are working the right way. Your doctor may also order other tests like: ‚

Electroencephalogram, called an EEG
Psychological tests
Reading tests

Will there be any other care needed?

The doctor may suggest other support treatments: ‚

Speech and language therapy ¢ ˆ ’ To help you improve your reading by practicing other skills.
Psychotherapy ¢ ˆ ’ A therapist asks you to talk about your fears, anxiety, and worries.
Tutoring

Helpful tips

These things may help you become a better reader: ‚

Learn to spot the small sounds that make up letters and then words.
Know the letters and group of letters that make up words and sentences.
Understand the words while reading. Read a sentence and then tell someone what it means.
Practice reading. Start with short sentences until you can fully read long sentences.
Practice writing. This will help you improve your writing and spelling skills.
Try many ways to learn things. Use tools like audiotapes, flash cards, and computers.
Learn your strengths. Having dyslexia does not mean that you cannot do other great things.
Never give up. Always believe in your skills.

Join a support group to get to know other people who are living well with dyslexia. ‚

Where can I learn more?

The International Dyslexia Association ‚
http://www.interdys.org/SignsofDyslexiaCombined.htm ‚
KidsHealth ‚
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/learning/dyslexia.html ‚

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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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