Dyslexia is a learning disability.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
It is very difficult to recognize the symptoms characteristic of this disorder before school age - dyslexia becomes visible when the child learns to read.
Dyslexia is caused by individual changes in the area of the brain associated with reading.
According to some scientists, the disorder is hereditary.
Dyslexia is linked to certain genes that affect how the brain processes reading skills.
A noteworthy risk factor is family history, in particular, if there is a history of dyslexia or other types of learning and reading disorders, the risk of developing this diagnosis is high.
As soon as symptoms appear, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
In untreated clinical cases, the risk of a number of complications increases, for example:
- The school student lags behind his peers in the learning process;
- Low self-esteem;
- Behavioral problems;
- Anxiety;
- Aggression;
- Social and economic problems.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
