Dyslexia is a learning disability that effect both children and adults; however proper diagnosis can sometimes be a problem. If you believe you or someone you love may suffer from dyslexia you can start be answering a few simple questions.

Complete this checklist of common symptoms of dyslexia. Do these situations sound familiar to you?

1. Do you often make spelling errors?
2. Is filling out forms more difficult for you than others?
3. Do you have trouble getting and staying organized?
4. Do you find you mix up numbers? (phone numbers, order numbers etc)
5. Are directions with more than three steps difficult to complete?
6. Do you have trouble starting a project or assignment?
7. Do you read slower than other people?
8. When you say a longer word do you get the sounds in the wrong order?
9. Is your handwriting difficult to read?
10. Do you make mistakes when writing out checks or phone messages?
11. Do you have difficulty remembering something you just read?
12. Is it difficult to work out math problems in your head?
13. Do you mix up dates and times for appointments?
14. Are you working below your intellectual ability?
15. Is it difficult to copy something in your own writing that you are reading?
16. Do you have trouble taking notes in a meeting?

Did you answer yes to many of these questions because they sound similar to your own experiences? Are many of these situations causing you frustration? If this applies to you then you may have dyslexia.

Don’t worry; help is available for those who need it. Proper treatment for dyslexia can be a life changing experience. It can open doors to learning and job opportunities that otherwise would go unnoticed.