Signs and symptoms of dyslexia can vary significantly among individuals. A common sign of dyslexia is a difficulty in reading at the expected speed for a given age. People with dyslexia often confuse the order of letters within words or mistake visually similar letters (e.g., "b" and "d", “u” and “n”). People with dyslexia may also struggle with phonological awareness (the ability to hear and distinguish sounds), resulting in difficulties with rhyming, spelling, and recognizing words in written text. These challenges may in turn impact their ability to comprehend sentences while reading.[1][2][3]
What are the main signs and symptoms of dyslexia?
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The main signs and symptoms of dyslexia include difficulty reading at an expected speed, confusion of letter order and visually similar letters, and challenges with phonological awareness, which can affect spelling, rhyming, and word recognition. These difficulties may also hinder comprehension while reading.