Skills that can be affected by dyslexia
Dyslexia doesn’t only affect reading. It can make a lot of things hard for kids and adults. Here are some of the other skills and behaviors dyslexia can affect — some of which may surprise you.
Understand and follow directions
Repeat something in the right order
Remember words, phrases, names, and directions
Find the right word to say
Pronounce words the right way
Tell the difference between words that sound similar
Learn and use new words
Spell and use grammar the right way
Rhyme
Stay on topic
Understand jokes, puns, and sarcasm
Speak or read out loud with confidence
“Sound out” and pronounce words while reading
Get and stay interested in stories and books
Understand what’s read
Understand word problems in math
Write letters, numbers, and symbols in the right order
Express ideas in an organized way
Listen and take notes
Interpret body language and other social cues
Make and keep friends
Express feelings appropriately
Tell left from right
Build self-esteem
Learn more about how dyslexia can affect social skills. And see how it all can play out for kids and adults: