Frequently Asked Questions
What is dyslexia?
A neurological disorder with average to above-average intelligence and difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling.
Where can I go for testing?
Partners In Change
Midland MI
989-832-2165
Dr. Zimostrad
Midland, MI
989-839-6565
Ryan & Ryan Psychological
Grand Rapids, MI
616-956-7878
Delta Psychological
Bay City MI
989-895-0788
Michigan Dyslexia Institue
Lansing, MI
517-485-4000
What do I do after my child has been diagnosed?
To start the application process please visit here.
How many people are affected with dyslexia?
Dyslexia affects about 1 in every 5 people to some degree.
It is an inherited learning disability afflicts children without regard to race or gender. It is incurable, but it can be remediated successfully.
What other academic areas does dyslexia affect?
Dyslexia is a language-based disability that affects not only reading, writing, and spelling, but also listening, thinking, talking, and mathematics. Academic problems can lead to stress, anxiety, frustration, and self-esteem issues.
Can dyslexia be overcome?
With early diagnosis and appropriate instruction, dyslexic students can learn to read.
Well known Dyslexic Learners:
Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, Ben Franklin, Elvis Presley, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Robin Williams, Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, Galileo, Will Smith, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Agatha Christie, Vince Vaughn, John Lennon, Henry Winkler, Jim Carrey, and 100s of people all around you!
Common Characteristics-
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Delayed Speech
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Strong spatial relations
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Difficulty following directions
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Poor reading comprehension
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Poor handwriting
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Confusion in sequencing letters and letter formations
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Miscalling words "Saw" for "Was" or "Thing" for "Night"
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Excellent reasoning skills
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Memorizing, then forgetting spelling words