Dyslexia

Dyslexia: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Disorders of vision, unspecified Ears – mastoid process (H60-H95) Hearing disorders, unspecified Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99). Isolated reading disorder Isolated spelling disorder Reading-spelling disorder – reading-spelling performance is significantly lower than age group; in addition, reading-spelling performance is lower than intelligence quotient suggests; reading-spelling disorder must be excluded … Dyslexia: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Dyslexia: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be co-conditioned by dyslexia: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Attention hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Depression Psychological abnormalities such as sadness, despondency, frequent crying or aggressiveness, impulsivity, restlessness. Social behavior disorders, unspecified Other Low level of professional training High risk of unemployment

Dyslexia: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height. Ophthalmologic examination* – to rule out vision problems. ENT medical examination – to exclude hearing disorders. Neurological examination – to exclude neurological disorders. Neuropsychological functions in the area of visual, auditory and … Dyslexia: Examination

Dyslexia: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification when there is evidence of organic disorders Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT) – for further diagnostics.

Dyslexia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate dyslexia: Leading symptoms in preschoolers Limited understanding of language Difficulty speaking Delayed onset of speech Leading symptoms at school age Omitting, transposing, adding words or letters to the text. Impairment of complete academic performance Frequent faltering in reading Low reading speed Losing the line in the text Illegible … Dyslexia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Dyslexia: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Dyslexia represents a very complex underlying disorder in which various causes may be present. However, genetic factors are always thought to interact with environmental factors. Up to 70% of dyslexia is genetic. Etiology (causes) Biographical causes Genetic burden from parents, grandparents – children of dyslexics have a greatly increased risk of … Dyslexia: Causes

Dyslexia: Therapy

General measures Promote early diagnosis (= early detection in first reading classes, by observing the child’s learning processes). If dyslexia is suspected, first go to the ophthalmologist! Not every reading weakness in school children is synonymous with a reading and spelling disorder (LRS). Avoiding tension in the environment Recognition of children by parents Preventive phonological … Dyslexia: Therapy