Dyslexia Correction, Toronto, Montreal - Canada. [Dyslexia Characteristics]

Dyslexia Common Characteristics

• is very bright, but doesn’t do well in school
• feels “dumb”, has low self-esteem
• is easily frustrated and emotional about school, reading, or taking tests
• reads or writes with additions, omissions, substitutions, and repetitions, often seeming to pay little attention to the sequence of letters in words
• tires quickly and makes many mistakes when writing or copying
• “zones out” or daydreams often, seeming not to hear what is said; is easily distracted
• gets lost easily or loses track of time
• may be hyperactive or hypoactive
• has difficulty organizing self, tasks, or belongings
• leaves many tasks unfinished
• has difficulty telling time or managing time, or learning sequenced information (e.g. days of the  weeks, months of the year)
• can do arithmetic, but not word problems
• misreads function signs in math (+, -, x, =)
  

Professional services described as Davis®, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, including Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Learning Strategies™ services may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed through Davis Dyslexia Association International®.