Dyslexia: how to help your child

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You may be wondering what to do if a kid has dyslexia. Based in Houston, TX, Amenity Health Services has years of experience providing children with educational solutions that help them thrive despite having dyslexia.

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that impacts as many as 43 million adults and children in the United States. Considered a learning disorder, those who have dyslexia find it challenging to read. Children who are impacted by dyslexia are often identified as struggling readers in school. According to research in neuropsychology, those with dyslexia do not recognize letters and words the same way as neuro typical individuals do.

What are the signs of dyslexia?

There are many signs that your child may be experiencing dyslexia. If your child has trouble reading or confuses letters or words, it may be a sign of dyslexia. Children may exhibit the following signs:

  • Confusing the letter ‘b’ for the letter ‘d’
  • Poor spelling (sometimes called dysgraphia)
  • Trouble with phonological awareness (such as being unable to sound out the word ‘class’ as ‘cuh-lass’.
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