Types of Dyslexia
There are many different types of dyslexia. So what one might assume dyslexics struggle with, they actually excel in, however, they could struggle in a different area.
Types of Dyslexia;
- Phonological dyslexia
- Surface dyslexia
- Rapid automatic naming dyslexia
- Double deficit dyslexia
- Discalcula
- Dysgraphia
- Right left confusion dyslexia
Phonological Dyslexia
This is the difficulty recognised in individual letter sounds in a word and then blending those sounds together into a word.
Surface dyslexia
This can be described as the inability to read words that are spelt differently from how they are pronounced words such as yacht thorough and subtle it can sometimes be looked at as visual dyslexia because individuals with this condition have difficulty recognising words by sight.
Rapid Automatic Naming Dyslexia
Those affected with this type of dyslexia might struggle to recognise letters and numbers it may take longer for the persons brain to process the information which can lead to slower reading time.
Double Deficit Dyslexia
Tthis refers to those with dyslexia who might have more than one type of dyslexia.
Discalcula
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in math. Those with discalcula may have difficulty understanding number related concepts or using symbols or functions needed for success in mathematics.
Dysgraphia
A person with dysgraphia might have handwriting that displays irregularities there may be inconsistent spacing of letters and words missing words odd spellings or differently shaped letter sizes their writing may be illegible. Those affected by this type of dyslexia may also struggle to put their thoughts down on paper.
Right Left Confusion Dyslexia
A person with dysgraphia might have handwriting that displays irregularities there may be inconsistent spacing of letters and words missing words odd spellings or differently shaped letter sizes their writing may be illegible. Those affected by this type of dyslexia may also struggle to put their thoughts down on paper.
