Common Dyslexia Characteristics
Most people know that dyslexia involves difficulties with reading, writing and sustaining attention. However, it is also characterised by
The following are some common symptoms;
intuition, creativity, curiousity
and a highly visual way of thinking.
talented in art, sport, music
appears very bright but does not perform well in school
covers up weaknesses with ingenious strategies
feels stupid with a low self esteem
easily frustrated and emotional about school, reading or taking tests
daydreams often, becoming easily distracted
losing track of time
difficulty telling the time, managing time or learning sequenced information
difficulty organising self, tasks and belongings
can do arithmetic but not word problems
tires quickly and makes mistakes when writing or copying
difficulty transferring thoughts into words - poor comprehension
Professional services described as Davis®, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Math Mastery® may only be provided by persons who are employed by a licensed Davis Specialist, or who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators by Davis Dyslexia Association International.
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