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Dyslexia in children
Talking about Dyslexia
The Benefits of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty commonly associated with reading, writing and spelling. Although these particular tasks are challenging for a dyslexic child, what many parents may lose sight of is that their child is very often gifted in other areas.
How to find out if your child has dyslexia
If your child has dyslexia, or you suspect he or she may have, it is very important that you realise that this does not mean your child is incapable of learning - he or she simply learns differently
Supporting your dyslexic child
How much support your child will now need will depend on how severely the dyslexia has affected his/her learning
Diagnosing dyslexia
You think your child may be dyslexic - but how can you really be sure when he's still quite young? Teacher and parent coach Glynis Kozma gives a few pointers for early identification and symptoms of dyslexia
Your seven-year-old is struggling to fasten his laces - again. Sometimes he still puts his shoes on the wrong feet. ‘Why can't he just get the hang of it!' Even his teacher complains about the time it takes him to change for PE. In fact, his teacher seems to be irritated by lots of things: the untidy handwriting, reluctant reading, not being able to learn his times tables (if only she knew how often you practise with him!) - and still not grasping his phonics.But you know your child is bright. I mean, he never stops talking about the world around him; he's good at drawing and telling you amazing stories. And anyway, children all develop at different stages, so you aren't worried... are you...? Should you be?
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Dyslexia
Welcome to the Dyslexia in Children section. Find help to cope and answers to your questions surrounding Dyslexia, such as What is Dyslexia, Symptoms of Dyslexia and Causes of Dyslexia.
Dyslexia is a life long specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and spelling. Dyslexia in children is characterised by difficulties in processing word-sounds and by weaknesses in short-term verbal memory. Although a life-long condition, it's effects can be minimised by targeted literacy intervention, technological support and adaptations. It is not related to intelligence, race or social background. Dyslexia varies in severity and often occurs alongside other specific learning difficulties, such as Dyspraxia or ADHD.
Dyslexia is a life long specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and spelling. Dyslexia in children is characterised by difficulties in processing word-sounds and by weaknesses in short-term verbal memory. Although a life-long condition, it's effects can be minimised by targeted literacy intervention, technological support and adaptations. It is not related to intelligence, race or social background. Dyslexia varies in severity and often occurs alongside other specific learning difficulties, such as Dyspraxia or ADHD.
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