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Dyslexic Traits and Characteristics
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The listing below indicates some of the most common symptoms
characterizing a dyslexic individual. One may have a number of these symptoms in
any combination.
Vision:
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Reverses letters, numbers, or sequences |
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Spells incorrectly or inconsistently |
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Substitutes words when reading or writing |
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Omits words or lines when reading or writing |
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Omits punctuation and capital letters |
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Two, three, and four-letter words provide more difficulty
when reading |
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Letters and numbers appear to move, grow, shrink, or
disappear |
Balance/Movement:
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Experiences dizziness, nausea, or headaches when reading |
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Poor sense of direction: confuses left/right, difficulties
with map reading |
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Inability to sit still |
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Handwriting difficulties |
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Balance and coordination problems |
TIME:
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Math concepts difficult to learn |
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Sequencing difficulties |
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Loses train of thought easily |
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Excessive daydreaming |
| Difficulty in reading clocks, especially manual clocks |
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Difficulty being on time or keeping track of time |
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Hyperactivity (being overactive) |
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Hypoactivity (being under-active) |
HEARING:
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Appears not to listen or hear what is said |
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Mispronunciation of consonant blends and complex words |
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Struggles when putting thoughts into words |
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"False" sounds are perceived |
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Sounds are perceived as quieter, louder, closer or farther away than
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SELF-ESTEEM/SCHOOL BEHAVIORS:
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Feelings of low self-esteem and expresses feeling, "I am
stupid." |
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Easily frustrated with academic work |
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Uses avoidance techniques with school work |
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Tests too high to qualify for
I.E.P. help, but does not succeed well at
academic work |
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