Dyslexia Awareness Month (Facts)

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! 

So, what is dyslexia? 

Dyslexia is a  learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading. Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence. Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly, and a delay in learning to read. Most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialized education program

Some of the symptoms/characteristics of a person with dyslexia include late talking, learning new words slowly, and a delay in learning to read. Other people may experience, cognitive issues such as difficulty memorizing, difficulty spelling, or difficulty thinking and understanding. Some others will have developmental issues such as learning disability or speech delay in a child; also common is the delayed reading ability, headache, or speech impairment.