DYSLEXIA

Dyslexia is characterised by specific problems in learning to read and write.
It is best described as a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the learning process in one or more of reading, spelling, writing.

Dyscalculia - problems with mathematics 

Dysgraphia is a learning disability resulting from the difficulty in expressing thoughts in writing. It generally refers to extremely poor handwriting.

There are three types of dyslexia– motor, visual, auditory

Associated features

• Poor working memory – especially for sequenced, auditory – linguistic material.
• Difficulties with phonology – the sounds in words.
• Problems in distinguishing left/right
• Poor sense of direction
• Difficulties with time and tense
• Visual and auditory perceptual difficulties
• Unexpectedly poor reading in relation to general ability
• Spelling problems
• Difficulty remembering telephone numbers and appointments
• Bad handwriting
• Difficulty learning things by rote e.g. months of the year
• Poor concentration.

Understanding Dyslexia