Overview
Dyslexia is lifelong but does not affect intelligence. With early support, people with dyslexia can succeed at school and work.
Signs
- Difficulty learning letters and their sounds
- Slow or inaccurate reading
- Poor spelling
- Difficulty following written instructions
- Mixing up the order of letters or numbers
Causes and risk factors
It often runs in families and is linked to differences in how the brain processes language.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by an educational psychologist or specialist through reading and language assessments. Vision and hearing should be checked.
Treatment
Structured literacy teaching, extra time, technology such as text-to-speech, and emotional support help.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor or school specialist if a child has persistent difficulty with reading and spelling despite good teaching.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
