Primary Dyslexia is the most common form of dyslexia. It has nothing to do with injury to the brain, being instead a dysfunction of the left side of the brain. This form of dyslexia remains constant as the individual ages. It is genetic, though found more often in males than in females. Individuals with Primary dyslexia rarely read above a fourth-grade level, and will find difficulty in writing and spelling as well as reading, even into adulthood.
Signs and symptoms
Children suffering from dyslexia will display several warning signs. The most common is letter and number reversals, which may not fade by age 8, as often does. Children with dyslexa will often have difficulty copying things from the board or a book, as well as an overall disorganization of written work. Spatial problems can be seen even outside; a child may appear clumsy and uncoordinated, having difficulty with organized sports or games and moving to the rhythm of music.
Auditory problems in dyslexic children include difficulty with remembering or understanding something he or she hears. segments of words or even pieces of entire sentences may be forgotton, and the wrong word or a similar word may be used in place of the correct word. Recall of sequences or multiple commands will be difficult.
Other signs exist, inculding depression or withdrawn natures, or acting out to prevent attention being drawn to the fact that they have a learning imparement. Dyslexic children can appear to become lazy or unmotivated, and lose interest in school related activities. They may have issues with self-esteem, as well as with interactions between both peers and siblings. These must be seen with similar importance as the academic handicap, as such emotional turmoil may prevent the child from overcoming their learning disability.
Auditory problems in dyslexic children include difficulty with remembering or understanding something he or she hears. segments of words or even pieces of entire sentences may be forgotton, and the wrong word or a similar word may be used in place of the correct word. Recall of sequences or multiple commands will be difficult.
Other signs exist, inculding depression or withdrawn natures, or acting out to prevent attention being drawn to the fact that they have a learning imparement. Dyslexic children can appear to become lazy or unmotivated, and lose interest in school related activities. They may have issues with self-esteem, as well as with interactions between both peers and siblings. These must be seen with similar importance as the academic handicap, as such emotional turmoil may prevent the child from overcoming their learning disability.
Prognosis
Like with other learning disabilities, extensive academic help is the best method for combatting dyslexia. Personalized tutoring, additional instruction, and p[atience to find what works for each individual will net the best results. There will be a better prognosis if their disability is caught early and addressed immediately, instead of waiting until therir academics suffer because they don't understand or cannot learn alongside their peers and come to believe that they are merely less intelegent and give up.