James Earl Jones suffers from Dyslexia and is also a stutterer
Dyslexia is a reading and learning disability but has absolutely nothing to do with a child's intelligence level. In fact, studies show that many go on to become great writers, poets, politicians, musicians and bloggers. (Okay, I threw in the last one. I also suffer from mild dyslexia.) It affects one in every five children in the United States. Here are some symptoms that one may have dyslexia;
- difficulty in learning to read
- difficulty in arranging letters, words or numbers
- difficulty in gauging direction
- difficulty in deciphering sequences
- poor handwriting
- poor organizational abilities
- poor memory about non-relevant facts
Now, it's possible to recognize signs of dyslexia in toddlers 1-3 yrs old;
- slow speech learning skills
- ear infection
Signs of a dyslexia in children 4-5 years old;
- Switching from left to right hand when drawing, coloring, or writing
- inability to tie shoe laces
- difficulty in uttering words that rhyme
- difficulty in learning to write
- problem in pronouncing the letters M,N,R,and L
- stuttering
Signs of dyslexia in children 6-12 years old;
- trouble with spelling and handwriting
- trouble with telling time
- struggles with math problems or concepts
- mispronunciation of common words
- trouble remembering a series of numbers
Signs of dyslexia in high school teenagers;
- Poor writing and spelling skills
- difficulty in expressing themselves due to limited vocabulary
- Difficulty in mastering new language
- Poor grades in school
This is a fascinating topic and because it is so prevalent, there are tons of books and publications on this topic. This is a summary from an interesting online article; www.thepowerofdyslexia.com/dyslexia/