1. What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by difficulty in reading and writing because of problems with understanding the sounds of various letters and words and how they are related. Such people have average intelligence and can succeed well in school with the help of a special education program.
2. What causes dyslexia?
Dyslexia can be hereditary. It is believed to be mainly caused by irregular functioning of the region of the brain associated with speech and language.
3. What are the early signs of dyslexia?
The early signs of dyslexia include delayed speaking ability, slow learning ability of new words and difficulty in forming words and recalling words, names, colours, numbers and nursery rhymes.
4. How can I help my child with dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a life-long problem. However, corrective measures can be used to focus on learning techniques, sounds of words, comprehension of what is being read and written and building a vocabulary of learned words.
5. How is dyslexia diagnosed?
A combination of information from family; neurological and psychological tests to identify the person's reading, writing and speaking abilities; and other academic skills can help in the diagnosis of dyslexia.