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Ronald Davis, author of The Gift of Dyslexia , has created a list of thirty-seven common traits and behaviors of people who have the gift of dyslexia.
If a person possesses nine or ten of these traits, the Dyslexia Correction ®Program may be helpful in correcting the problems associated with dyslexia.
General
- Appears bright, highly intelligent, and articulate, but unable to read, write, or spell at grade level.
- Labeled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, "not trying hard enough," or "behavior problem."
- Isn't "behind enough" or "bad enough" to receive extra help in the school setting.
- High I.Q., yet may not test well academically; tests well orally, but not in written form.
- Feels dumb; has poor self esteem; hides or covers up weaknesses with ingenious compensatory strategies; easily frustrated and emotional about school reading or testing.
- Talented in art, drama, music, sports, mechanics, story telling, sales, business, designing, building, or engineering.
- Seems to "zone out" or daydream often; gets “lost” easily or loses track of time.
- Difficulty sustaining attention; seems "hyper" or is considered a "daydreamer."
- Learns best through hands on experience, demonstrations, experimentation, observation, and visual aids.
Vision, Reading, and Spelling
- Complains of dizziness, headaches, or stomachaches while reading.
- Confused by letters, numbers, words, sequences, or verbal explanations.
- Reading or writing shows repetitions, additions, transpositions, omissions, substitutions, and reversals in letters, numbers, and/or words.
- Complains of feeling or seeing non existent movement while reading, writing, or copying.
- Seems to have difficulty with vision, yet eye exams don't reveal a problem.
- Extremely keen-sighted and observant, or lacks depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Reads and rereads with little comprehension.
- Spells phonetically and inconsistently.
Hearing and Speech
- Has extended hearing; hears things not said or apparent to others; easily distracted by sounds.
- Difficulty putting thoughts into words; speaks in halting phrases; leaves sentences incomplete; stutters under stress; mispronounces long words, or transposes phrases, words, and syllables when speaking.
Writing and Motor Skills
- Trouble with writing or copying; pencil grip is unusual; handwriting varies or is illegible.
- Clumsy, uncoordinated, poor at ball or team sports; difficulties with fine and/or gross motor skills and tasks; prone to motion sickness.
- Can be ambidextrous, and often confuses left/right, over/under.
Math and Time Management
- Has difficulty telling time, managing time, learning sequenced information or tasks, or being on time.
- Computing math shows dependence on finger counting and other tricks; knows answers, but can't do it on paper.
- Can count, but has difficulty counting objects and dealing with money.
- Can do arithmetic, but fails word problems; cannot grasp algebra or higher math.
Memory and Cognition
- Excellent long term memory for experiences, locations, and faces.
- Poor memory for sequences, facts, and information that has not been experienced.
- Thinks primarily with images and feeling, not sounds or words (little internal dialogue.
Behavior, Health, Development, and Personality
- Extremely disorderly or compulsively orderly.
- Can be class clown, troublemaker, or too quiet.
- Had unusually early or late developmental stages (talking, crawling, walking, tying shoes, etc.).
- Prone to ear infections; sensitive to foods, additives, and chemical products.
- Can be an extra deep or light sleeper; bedwetting beyond appropriate age.
- Unusually high or low tolerance for pain.
- Strong sense of justice; emotionally sensitive; strives for perfection.
- Mistakes and symptoms increase dramatically with confusion, time pressure, emotional stress, or poor health.
© 1992 by Ronald Davis Used with Permission
Unlocking Learning & Creativity
Traits and Behaviors
Professional services described as Davis™, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, Davis Math Mastery® and Davis Learning Strategies® may only be provided by persons who are employed by a licensed Davis Specialist, or who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators by Davis Dyslexia Association International®.
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