Some common characteristics that can indicate dyslexia include:
- Skill levels lower than individual's intellect.
- Inconsistent IQ tests.
- Language processing difficulties.
- Poor oral reading skills.
- Poor reading comprehension.
- Inconsistent listening comprehension.
- Literal interpretation of language.
What are the four types of dyslexia?
Dyslexia Types
- Phonological Dyslexia. This is the 'type' of dyslexia that people generally mean when they are talking about dyslexia. ...
- Surface Dyslexia. This is the 'type' of dyslexia where a student has difficulty remembering whole words by sight. ...
- Double Deficit Dyslexia. ...
- Visual Dyslexia. ...
- Other Dyslexias.
What are the signs of being dyslexic?
Symptoms
- Late talking.
- Learning new words slowly.
- Problems forming words correctly, such as reversing sounds in words or confusing words that sound alike.
- Problems remembering or naming letters, numbers and colors.
- Difficulty learning nursery rhymes or playing rhyming games.
