The Journey

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading.  Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence.  Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly, and a delay in learning to read.  Most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialized education program.

Dyslexic people have to work harder than others, and often work extra hours, to overcome daily challenges. When they are tired their dyslexic 'symptoms' can be more pronounced as they don't have the energy to employ their usual coping strategies.

The words seem to make sense at first and then they don't, and just when you think you've figured out the word, it seems to morph into a totally different one. The letters jumble so often and at such a frequency, it's enough to make you want to give up and not read.

Most people are diagnosed as kids, but it's not unusual for teens or even adults to be diagnosed. A teen's parents or teachers might suspect dyslexia if they notice many of these problems: poor reading skills, despite having normal intelligence. poor spelling and writing skills.