Do I Have Dyslexia?

Do you have difficulty reading, including reading aloud?

Do you find it difficult to read at a certain pace and without mistakes?

Do you have problems spelling?

Do you avoid activities that involve reading?

Do you mispronounce names or words?

Do you have trouble understanding jokes or certain expressions, such as "a piece of cake" which means "easy"?

Do you spend an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing?

Do you have difficulty summarizing a story?

Do you have trouble learning a foreign language?

Do you have difficulty doing math problems?

Do you have a family history of dyslexia?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that refers to reading difficulties. It occurs in people with normal intelligence. Dyslexia includes difficulty recognizing words and problems when it comes to associating speech sounds with letters and words (poor decoding skills). The exact cause of dyslexia is not known. It is a neurobiological disorder that affects parts of the brain involved in the processing of the language. Life with dyslexia is full of everyday challenges, but with the help of various techniques to improve reading and writing, people with dyslexia can be successful at school and at work.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have dyslexia. Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder that refers to difficulties in learning to read. It is a lifelong condition that can be inherited. People with dyslexia often have a parent or sibling with this condition. When you have dyslexia you cannot read at a good pace and without mistakes. You also have problems with spelling and writing. However, none of these problems are associated with reduced intelligence or poor eyesight. A diagnosis of dyslexia can be challenging. A diagnosis is made based on your symptoms and the results of a series of reading tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a medical condition that involves difficulty reading. When you have dyslexia, you have trouble reading fluently. You usually read slowly with a lot of mistakes so you often cannot understand what you have read. It is estimated that about 5 to 10 percent of people have dyslexia. Dyslexia cannot be cured but there are many successful methods that can help overcome the problems caused by dyslexia. Your doctor will help you develop a treatment plan that suits your individual needs. Successful treatment begins with an assessment of your weaknesses and strengths.