Dyslexia is a learning difference that mainly affects reading and spelling. It has nothing to do with intelligence. Many people with dyslexia are very bright and capable.
What you might notice
- Reading much more slowly than others of the same age.
- Spelling the same word in different ways.
- Mixing up letters such as b and d.
- Struggling to copy notes from the board in time.
- Understanding well when listening, but not when reading.
How to help
Give extra time for reading and writing. Read instructions aloud. Use audio and pictures. Mark ideas, not only spelling.