Revised Definition from the International Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia is a neurologically-based, often familial, disorder which interferes with the acquisition and processing of language. Varying in degrees of severity, it is manifested by difficulties in receptive and expressive language, including phonological processing, in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and sometimes in arithmetic.
Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions.Although dyslexia is lifelong, individuals with dyslexia frequently respond successfully to timely and appropriate intervention
poor spelling
skips words and lines in text when reading aloud
mixes up sounds and mispronounces words in speech
ignores punctuation
lacks expression when reading aloud
has difficulty with reading comprehension
slow to copy from the board and doesn’t copy accurately
difficulty in rhyming words
confuses left and right
difficulty with multiple step instructions
athletic ability
creative arts (music, drama)
often popular with peers
fantastic at organizing people; takes the lead in games
mechanically inclined; can take things apart and put them together
great dexterity
good verbal skills
incredibly inquisitive
big picture, strategic thinker