Ever felt like you don’t know how to read or write properly? I know how depressing this feels as I myself struggled for years not knowing what was wrong with me. Just like me, a lot of adults don’t know they have undiagnosed dyslexia, which affects the brain’s processing of language. Don’t think that there’s something wrong with your intelligence – that’s just how your brain works. If you are sensitive to these 10 warning signs, then you’ll be able to figure out what is going on inside your mind & get the support you need.
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Difficulty with Reading Comprehension
Sometimes, you may find it very hard to read long documents or instructions because you can’t remember or absorb what you just read. You’re going to have to read the same sentence a couple of times just to get it & that gets tiring.
Frequent Spelling Mistakes
Even with words that are common, spellings might not flow easily. You might misread words, leave letters out or use spell-checkers to correct your work. And that challenge usually comes even when you have a good vocabulary.
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Trouble Remembering Sequences
It is hard to recall sequences of activities such as dialing a phone number, following a recipe or coordinating tasks. Working memory can be impaired by dyslexia & it is often difficult to remember sequences or processes with many steps.
Confusing Similar Words or Letters
You may accidentally muddle together words that appear or sound alike, such as “form” & “from” or “b” & “d.” This is not because you weren’t paying attention but because your brain doesn’t compute language.
Slow Reading Speed
You’ll read for far longer than other people because you take more time to read & decode. That makes doing things such as reading reports or studying all the more daunting.
Difficulty Expressing Thoughts in Writing
You can find it hard to organize your thoughts in writing & have unorganized sentences or unclear statements. You might feel as though your ideas don’t quite fit on the page.
Challenges with Time Management
Schedules & deadlines can become overwhelming, if you don’t get dates right or cannot organize your work. Time management is easier said than done for someone with dyslexia.
Trouble with Pronunciation
And even as an adult, you’ll likely get confused with words or not be able to pronounce them correctly. It might cause stumbling or embarrassment in the workplace.
Relying Heavily on Technology
You might be relying too much on autocorrect, speech-to-text software or audiobooks to get by. These are useful but they will show you that you’re having a tough time reading & writing in the normal ways.
Problems with Left & Right Orientation
Left/right conflation or spatial inattention can be frequent. It can be displayed in directions or in instructions, while driving, or even in organizing physical spaces. Such difficulties can be related to dyslexia’s effect on processing & coordination.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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