Learning Disability – Dyslexia
Dyslexia affects millions of people across the United States. There are many reasons why a person suffers from dyslexia. However, the most common reason for dyslexia relates to the inability of the individual to process information correctly. The symptoms of dyslexia are extremely similar to those of attention deficit disorder, yet they are two very different disorders. The American Dyslexia Association estimates that one in every seven American schoolchildren has dyslexia.
Why A Person Suffers From Dyslexia
Dyslexia can begin before the age of five, and although most cases of early dyslexia clear up by the age of 12, some remain into adulthood. Early treatment for dyslexia can help to prevent other serious disabilities that may result from this disorder. Dyslexia can interfere with the normal development of the brain, so primary dyslexia can be detected during an early developmental age.
The most common symptoms of dyslexia include: poor spelling, irregular letter ordering, poor word reading, an inability to follow directions, and a poor understanding of grammar rules. Dyslexia can appear in various ways, and each person with the learning disability will present different signs and symptoms. In order to determine whether a child may have dyslexia, a thorough knowledge of dyslexia will be needed. A qualified professional should examine the child to determine the severity of the learning disability, which will then be used to determine a plan of treatment.