Dyslexia Symptoms & Dyslexia Signs

Comprehensive List of the Symptoms
and Signs of Dyslexia

The word ‘dyslexia’ means ‘difficulty with words or language’, and is frequently used to refer to a child — or adult — who seems much brighter than what his reading and written work suggest. The symptoms or signs below indicate that a child has dyslexia and therefore needs help:

Directional Confusion
Directional confusion may take a number of forms, for example being uncertain of which is left and right, and is the reason for the reversing of letters, whole words or numbers, or for so-called mirror writing. Read more…

Sequencing Difficulties
Many dyslexics have trouble with sequencing, i.e. perceiving something in sequence and also remembering the sequence. Naturally this will affect their ability to read and spell correctly. Read more…

Difficulties with the Little Words
A frequent comment made by parents of children struggling with their reading is, ‘He is so careless, he gets the big difficult words, but keeps making silly mistakes on all the little ones.’ Read more…

Bizarre Reading and Spelling
Bizarre reading or spelling is a severe form of dyslexia and is characterized by guessing wildly at words regardless of whether they make sense or not. Read more…

Late Talking or Immature Speech
Research has revealed a dramatic link between the abnormal development of spoken language and learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Read more…

Difficulties with Handwriting
Some dyslexics suffer from poor handwriting skills. The word dysgraphia is often used to describe a difficulty in this area, and is characterized by the following symptoms… Read more…

Difficulties with Math
The language of mathematics is often poorly understood by the dyslexic up until the age of twelve — and even beyond. Around 60 percent of dyslexics have difficulty with basic mathematics. Read more…

More Dyslexia Signs
Other dyslexia signs include making up a story based on the book’s illustrations which bears no relation to the text, reading very slowly and hesitantly… Read more…