Dyslexia in Cincinnati, OH
Unfortunately, many adults don’t realize that their challenges in school as children may have been related to a learning disability called dyslexia. If you have a child who has issues with schoolwork, reading, and learning new things, find out as much as you can about dyslexia and the treatment options that are available when you visit our developmental pediatrician at Tri-State Developmental Pediatrics in Cincinnati, OH.
Understanding Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects around 20 percent of the American population according to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. In the past, before research on dyslexia was available, young people were labeled as unable to learn for mental or behavioral reasons. In many cases, it has nothing to do with the child’s general level of intelligence. Some children who have trouble in school are affected by confusion of words in sentences and when speaking them out loud. Many report that the words appear to flow or float out of the correct order on the page, making reading and comprehension more difficult.
Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia
One of the first signs of dyslexia is when a child has difficulty reading on par with classmates. Other signs and symptoms include:
- Inability to spell or write correctly
- Delayed speech
- Frustration and anger when attempting to do homework or participate in classroom activities
- General avoidance of schoolwork
- Jumbling words out of order when reading out loud
Dyslexia Treatment Options
Children who have dyslexia can have improved results in school with treatment. Treatment options your Cincinnati, OH, developmental pediatrician will likely recommend include:
- Cognitive testing
- Specialized reading programs
- Phonological training (working with sounds when reading)
- School-based accommodations, such as longer times allotted for tests and homework
- Behavioral therapy
- Medication that helps with focus