Dyslexia means "reading problem". There are different types of dyslexia including poor reading comprehension, poor sight reading, poor fluency, light sensitivity problems, poor phonetic skills, reversing words ("saw" for "was"). Spelling and writing skills may be affected.
A unique form of dyslexia is called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). SSS may include some (or) should be (of) the following symptoms:
Skipping words or lines when reading
Re-reading lines
Losing your place when reading
Easily distracted when reading
Need to take frequent breaks when reading
Reading becoming more difficult the longer you read
Headaches when reading
Eyes become red or watery
Getting tired easily when reading
Blinking or squinting frequently when reading
Preferring to read in a dim light because bright lights hurt your eyes
Reading with face close to the page
Using your finger or marker when reading
Becoming restless, active or fidgety while reading
Poor depth perception and clumsiness with escalators, stairs, ball sports or driving
Strain or fatigue from computer use
Sloppy or careless math errors
Misaligned numbers in columns
If a person has Scotopic Sensitivity they may be helped by using a colored plastic overlay to be placed on reading material or the use of colored filtered lenses.
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Skipping words or lines when reading