Quite simply, dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language—despite at least average intelligence.

 

 

Warning Signs of Dyslexia:

• trouble memorizing address, phone number

 

• difficulty learning to tie shoes

 

• slow, non-automatic handwriting  

     

• letter or number reversals past the end of first grade    

   

• extreme difficulty learning cursive 

     

• slow, choppy, inaccurate reading  

     

• terrible spelling   

    

• trouble with sight words 

      

• difficulty telling time on a clock with hands 

      

• difficulty memorizing multiplication tables

 

• when speaking, difficulty finding the right word