Adults and children with dyslexia have problems deciphering numbers and long words which also mean their comprehension skills are being constantly tested. The human brain has to work that much harder to overcome learning difficulties which leave those with ADHD exhausted after work or school. More and more often, researchers are finding ways to alleviate the fatigue.
Early Dyslexia Diagnosis Key to Addressing Learning Challenges
If one suspects their child has dyslexia, the initial testing is pertinent so that teachers and therapists are able to start earlier. The earlier the diagnosis, the sooner a student or child learns because it is known they are to be taught differently. All children can learn, those with dyslexia merely do so differently.
Children with dyslexia use nearly five times the brain area to do the same language task as the controls. These means their brains were working a lot harder and using more energy than the average children.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Children with dyslexia expel more energy than other students.
- Regular in class and medical evaluations should be done for dyslexic students.
- One does not overcome dyslexia, however, they learn to cope and succeed despite it.
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A screener is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your child might need formal accommodations (an IEP or 504 plan), or you suspect a vision, hearing or medical cause, pursue a professional evaluation too. That is the only route to those supports.
