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Most dyslexics will exhibit about 10 of the following traits and behaviors.

These characteristics can vary from day-to-day or minute-to-minute.

The most consistent thing about dyslexics is their inconsistency.

General:

Dyslexic children and adults can become avid and enthusiastic readers when given learning tools that fit their creative learning style.

• Appears bright, highly intelligent, and articulate but unable to read, write, or spell at grade level.

• Labelled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, “not trying hard enough,” or “behavior problem.”

• Isn’t “behind enough” or “bad enough” to be helped in the school setting.

• High in IQ, yet may not test well academically; tests well orally, but not written.

• Feels dumb; has poor self-esteem; hides or covers up weaknesses with ingenious compensatory strategies; easily frustrated and emotional about school reading or testing.

• Talented in art, drama, music, sports, mechanics, story-telling, sales, business, designing, building, or engineering.

• Seems to “Zone out” or daydream often; gets lost easily or loses track of time.

• Difficulty sustaining attention; seems “hyper” or “daydreamer.”

• Learns best through hands-on experience, demonstrations, experimentation, observation, and visual aids.