Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that causes trouble to function abilities associated with learning such as reading, writing & spelling. 20% of the general population are affected by Dyslexia and 80-90% of people with learning disorders have Dyslexia. Dyslexia is an uncommon fact to most educators, guardians, and many undiagnosed
dyslexics. A study conducted in Bangladesh showed that the prevalence of dyslexia in the primary schools of Dhaka was around 9.02%.
Causes: Dyslexia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
1. Genetic and family history causes.
2. An premature birth
3. Exposure to nicotine, alcohol, drugs, etc during pregnancy can alter the brain development of the fetus.
4. Individual differences in learning procedures between different areas of the brain.
Symptoms: The symptoms of having dyslexia are:
1. Late talking, difficulty remembering alphabet names and sounds, and difficulties pronouncing large phrases and sentences correctly.
2. Writing numbers and letters in the wrong order, such as ‘6′ instead of ‘9′ or ‘b’ instead of ‘d.’
3. Poor handwriting and spelling, as well as a slow writing pace.
4. Slowly reading and struggling to read aloud.
5. Being fine while answering a question but having trouble writing it down.
6. Having trouble memorizing and learning sequences such as days of the week or alphabets, anything like PIN or phone numbers.
7. Difficulty preparing and writing essays, reports, and letters, as well as copying and taking notes.
8. Avoidance towards reading or writing.
9. Having difficulty processing what they had heard.
10. Taking an excessive amount of time to perform a task.
Management: For dyslexics, some management and measures can be adopted. Let’s see what we can do.
1. Testing by educational specialists & doctors.
2. Enrolling in the specialist reading program.
3. Offering extra assistance, such as more attention, reading with them whenever feasible, and assisting with difficult-to-pronounce terms.
4. Reading in a peaceful, distraction-free environment.
5. Getting adequate sleep and eating a balanced diet.
6. Participating in dyslexia support groups for children and adults.
Dyslexia is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. It can both cause and intensify depression. Dyslexic children are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsive behavior. However, early diagnosis and treatment can assist to decrease the struggle and improve learning capacities, making it much easier to study or work in everyday life. So let’s share this write up and create an awareness of dyslexia
Written By
Tanha Tarannum
Associate, WSIF & BASOWPH
Reviewed and Edited by
Dr. Mir Nabila Ashraf and Jobaida Saba. WSIF & BASOWPH
