| Dyslexia is a learning disability that effect both | | | | 10. Do you make mistakes when writing out |
| children and adults; however proper diagnosis can | | | | checks or phone messages? |
| sometimes be a problem. If you believe you or | | | | 11. Do you have difficulty remembering something |
| someone you love may suffer from dyslexia you | | | | you just read? |
| can start be answering a few simple questions. | | | | 12. Is it difficult to work out math problems in |
| Complete this checklist of common symptoms of | | | | your head? |
| dyslexia. Do these situations sound familiar to | | | | 13. Do you mix up dates and times for |
| you? | | | | appointments? |
| 1. Do you often make spelling errors? | | | | 14. Are you working below your intellectual ability? |
| 2. Is filling out forms more difficult for you than | | | | 15. Is it difficult to copy something in your own |
| others? | | | | writing that you are reading? |
| 3. Do you have trouble getting and staying | | | | 16. Do you have trouble taking notes in a |
| organized? | | | | meeting? |
| 4. Do you find you mix up numbers? (phone | | | | Did you answer yes to many of these questions |
| numbers, order numbers etc) | | | | because they sound similar to your own |
| 5. Are directions with more than three steps | | | | experiences? Are many of these situations |
| difficult to complete? | | | | causing you frustration? If this applies to you then |
| 6. Do you have trouble starting a project or | | | | you may have dyslexia. |
| assignment? | | | | Don't worry; help is available for those who need |
| 7. Do you read slower than other people? | | | | it. Proper treatment for dyslexia can be a life |
| 8. When you say a longer word do you get the | | | | changing experience. It can open doors to learning |
| sounds in the wrong order? | | | | and job opportunities that otherwise would go |
| 9. Is your handwriting difficult to read? | | | | unnoticed. |