Adult Dyslexia

The diagnosis of dyslexia has been a hit-and-miss affair in the past. There are many adults with dyslexia who read and write far less well than they should. They probably feel disappointed and inadequate and may blame themselves unnecessarily.

 

It is important to stress that it is never too late to get help. The first thing is to identify the problem.

A check-list for adults.

Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to each question.

1. Do you find it hard to follow a detailed discussion? 

2. Do you take much longer than most people to read a page in a book?

3. Do you find it hard to work out sums in your head?

4. Do you find it hard to get started on any written work?

5. Is your spelling poor?

6. When you have to say a long word, do you frequently find it difficult to get the sounds in the right order?

7. Do you find it more difficult to fill in forms than others do?

8. Do you frequently mix up bus numbers like 85 and 58?

9. When you use the telephone, do you often make mistakes in dialing?

10. Do you have more difficulty than others in taking and passing on phone messages?

11. Do you frequently mix up dates and times and miss appointments?

If you answer ‘yes’ to some of these questions, and in particular those to do with reading and spelling, you may be dyslexic.

You may feel angry that this wasn’t recognized before or relieved that your difficulties may be linked to an identified condition and are not your fault.

Dr. Gilda Palti
…As a direct consequence of cognitive inefficiencies a dyslexic individual will have more difficulty acquiring certain skills than a non-dyslexic individual of similar intelligence. Most notably, dyslexic individuals take longer to develop literacy skills and expend more time and energy in the process, than non-dyslexic individuals. They have difficulties with remembering facts, figures, sequences of instructions, messages and names. Many dyslexic individuals lack organisational skills. Because of poor concept of time, they are frequently late for meetings and appointments. They can also have trouble following and keeping track of what is said in a conversation, lecture or interview (primary symptoms).

In addition to the above primary symptoms and as a consequence, dyslexic individuals may develop some secondary symptoms, such as low self-esteem, lack of confidence, negativity and poor motivation. These problems can, in turn, lead to isolation, stress disorders and depression, and affect the dyslexic individual’s life in general and working opportunities in particular…

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