Signs You Have Dyslexia

Signs Of Dyslexia In Adults... You Read SUPER Slowly

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If it takes you a while to read this article, then hate to break it to you... you could be dyslexic! If you find that reading anything takes you a long time, longer than you think it should, then this could be a telltale sign that something could be different about you!

You Write SUPER Slowly

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As well as reading slow, you are also INCREDIBLY slow at writing too! This is not a negative by any means, however you may find it can hold you back in your work, education, and in other academic activities. If you feel that you’re always behind on your work as you just can’t get the words down quick enough, then it could be a sign of dyslexia.

Your Time Management Skills Are Really Bad

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Now, we can all struggle with time management; getting to work in the morning, meeting that friend on time, meeting that deadline with time to spare. But people with dyslexia find that they constantly struggle with time management, and no matter how much they try they just can’t manage it... is this you?

You Confuse Your Words... A Lot

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If you find that you are always tripping over your words and struggle to find the right words to say what you want to say, then it could be a sign that you have dyslexia. This happens to the best of us, so isn't a sole sign! But if you find that it happens often to you, and you're feeling frustrated, then you might want to get tested!

 Too Many Instructions At Once Confuses You

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You know when you're being asked to complete a task by your boss, or your spouse and they are bombarding you with instructions. Take note at how you handle it! If you find that you feel overwhelmed by the instructions, or that they go in one ear and out the other, then it could be a sign that you are dyslexic.

You Are Easily Distracted

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I think a lot of us can relate to this one... Do you find that when you have an important task to complete, anything can stray you away from it? Or you start a new TV series, and although you really enjoy it, you just can't seem to get through it? Well this is usually a telltale signs of dyslexia!

Your Spelling Is Erratic

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Those that struggle with dyslexia find that spelling can cause them a lot of trouble. Some words are in impossibly for them, whereas other words can come naturally to them sometimes, and feel impossible other times. If this sounds like you then it could be an indication of dyslexia...

You Have To Re-Read Text To Understand It

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This is not an uncommon trait... when you are reading some text and realise that you’ve not actually taken in anything that you’ve just read and have to go back and reread it, so annoying! Well, experts have said those with dyslexia struggle to process information as easily as those without, so it can be a sign!

You Find Listening To Others Painful

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Some people are just plain BORING, and that could be a reason you don’t really take in any of what their saying. But if your mind wanders when someone is talking to you or you struggle to process what they are saying, then it could be a sign that you are dyslexic!

You Find It Difficult To Scan Text

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For those who don’t suffer with dyslexia, then scanning a big chunk of text can be a lifesaver when you’re busy and have loads to do. But for people with dyslexia, scanning text just isn’t possible. It all comes down to the fact that people with dyslexia process information differently to those without.

Left Or Right?

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This simple, yet essential skill can prove to be quite challenging for those with dyslexia. Telling the difference between left and right can be tough  for those with dyslexia and can impact many aspects of their daily life such as driving, and following your maps app to meet a friend.

What’s My Cell Phone Number Again?

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Have you ever got to the ATM and your minds gone blank? Or a gorgeous guy approaches you and you think, what the hell is my cell phone number? Well, I hate to break it to you... you could have dyslexia. The combination of numbers is something that can overwhelm someone with dyslexia, making it easy for them to forget.

Deadlines Are The Death Of You

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Deadlines are stressful, beyond stressful. Sometimes you just can’t help but leave all of your work until the absolute last minute. The thought of meeting the deadline overwhelms you so much that you push it all to the back of your mind until it’s too late. You guessed it, this is a sign that you could be dyslexic.

Mental Overload

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The battle with dyslexia causes mental overload. Your brain will be working overtime to keep up with the demands of everyday life that don’t come as naturally to you as it does to other people. If you think you have dyslexia and it is mentally impacting you, speak to a professional!

Your Personal Organisation is TERRIBLE

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Is your personal life completely out of order? To do lists never get completed, and that’s if you write one in the first place! This can be a sign of dyslexia - poor organisational skills includes some of the points already raised such as poor time management and struggling with instreuctions!

You Forget The Things That Matter The Most

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Some dates are VERY important; your mom’s birthday, your anniversary! No matter how important these dates can be, those with dyslexia may struggle to remember them. This all comes down to how dyslexic people process information, sometimes you can’t process just how important it is!

You Excel More In Creative Activities

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If you excelled in creative subjects as opposed to academic subjects throughout your education, then it could be a sign of dyslexia. Sometimes, its just down to the fact that creative subjects are more exciting, or the fact that your brain is wired to suit them more than academic activities.

You Experience Physical Pain

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Those that suffer with dyslexia have to use their brain at double the strength to keep up with those that don’t have it. As a result of this, you can experience headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. People suffer from these everyday, but if you suffer them in conjunction with other signs mentioned on this list, then you could have dyslexia.

Your Self Esteem Is Probably Pretty Low

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Having dyslexia can be draining, exhausting and just plain annoying. Having dyslexia can prove hard in certain situations, even social ones. It can affect your self esteem by maybe making you doubt yourself. Thinking you aren't as good at something than you actually are, but that is not the case!

Signs Your Child Has Dyslexia... Delayed Speech Development

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Delayed speech development in a child is a KEY sign that they might have dyslexia. Nothing to worry about as dyslexia is quite common. Obviously the thing that dyslexia affects is talking, writing, or even information processing. This might happen as your child simply is taking longer to process information.

Difficulty Reading Out Loud

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A common trait of dyslexia as previously discussed is information processing. So when reading out loud, someone with dyslexia might sound like they are dragging the words of even stuttering a bit. This is normal, it's just taking longer for information to travel into their brain, processed, and then released through their mouth.

Their Handwriting Is REALLY Bad

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Another common trait of dyslexia is obviously trouble with written work. A person with dyslexia could have bad hand writing but because they were trying to keep up with what they are thinking, writing faster than they need to be. This can lead to messy handwriting.

Long Words Are A Challenge

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Relating back to the writing and reading struggles a person with dyslexia can have, when it comes to long words, a long word can be a struggle. It takes people who struggle with it just that bit longer to fully realise what they are reading. So, they will take their time in reading what said word could be.

Inconsistencies In Spelling

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Probably the most common and recognisable trait is not being able to spell words properly. This is NOT a bad thing, or could even be when they are young they are just learning how to spell. But in the head of a dyslexic person a word is spelt exactly how it sounds to them, not how it's supposed to be spelt.

They Struggled Learning The Alphabet

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If a child has dyslexia a common tell tale sign could be their struggle learning the alphabet. They could have trouble differentiating between the letter O or Q, or M and N, this is because to them these words will visually look the same. This just takes practice and like many others, is NOT a bad thing.

Poor Phonetic Awareness

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A less known trait of dyslexia is lack of phonetic awareness. This means someone with dyslexia could have trouble making out what a sound could be. They struggle trying to distinguish what a sound could be. Obviously over time they can train themselves to figure out what a certain sound could be.

They Are Labelled ‘Dumb’ By Their Teachers

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Teachers can often pick up of students learning difficulties, not just dyslexia, but ADHD, dyspraxia etc. Just by looking at a dyslexic students work they might be able to tell. Obviously the word dumb is thrown around but this shows that a teacher could misinterpret what is really going on with a dyslexic person.

They Are A Visual Learner

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People with dyslexia often find it easier to learn visually, rather than doing written work. This might sound like common sense, as a dyslexic person can struggle with written work. As discussed dyslexic people often excel in something creative, this falls under that. They find it more engaging and to put it simply, they find it easier to understand.

It Runs In The Family...

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Dyslexia tends to run through families, so looking back through your family history can help determine whether yourself or your child could have it. If someone in your family is already dyslexic, then it could be easier to spot out the symptoms! Don’t use this as a self diagnosis technique, as it is not always the case.

Always Consult A Doctor/Specialist

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We are not professionals, or have the capacity to diagnose anyone with dyslexia. If you resonate with the points raised in this article, please consult a doctor or a dyslexia specialist. Dyslexia can be found in millions of people around the world, and isn’t a life debilitating diagnosis.