Pediatrics (Dyslexia)
Treatment of dyslexia in children
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability. Children with dyslexia have difficulty reading accurately and simply. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that makes it difficult for people to read and is a very common learning disability.
Dyslexia is primarily a problem of reading accurately and simply. Children with dyslexia may have difficulty answering questions about what they read. But when reading, they have no trouble understanding.
Dyslexia can cause difficulties in other skills. Some of them
- Understanding of Reading
- Spelling
- Writing
- Arithmetic skills
Symptoms of dyslexia
The signs of dyslexia appear differently at different ages. Here are some examples of signs of dyslexia:
In pre-school
- Difficulty recognizing the rhyme of two words
- Struggles in removing the initial sound from a word
- Struggles in learning new words
- Problem recognizing letters and comparing them to sounds
In primary school
- Difficulty removing the middle sound from one word or combining several sounds to form a word
- Common sight words are often not recognized
- They quickly forget how to pronounce many of the words they study
- Indulge in word problems in mathematics
In middle school
- Most spelling errors are made
- Often re-read sentences and passages
- Studied at a low academic level
In high school
- Short words are often skipped when read aloud
- They do not read at the grade level they study
- Prefer multiple-choice questions over filling in the blanks or short answer
Treatment of Associated Problems
Dyslexia is a congenital disorder and cannot be prevented or cured, but it can be controlled with special instructions and help. It is important to identify in advance how to solve reading problems. This may include an academic specialist, an educational psychologist or a speech therapist. Omni their Googles pediatric team has the expertise and experience to provide the best care for dyslexic children.