Types of Dyslexia

Today we will look at the types of Dyslexia.

The primary and most common type of Dyslexia is hereditary. As the name suggests it runs in families and is most common among boys. While it seems that science is not certain to the percentage of inheritance among family members (25-60%, Hinton, n.d.), it is known that children who show signs of Dyslexia may have had a family member (usually a parent) that also had reading difficulty in school.

Secondary Dyslexia is the result of hormonal development of a fetus. This type of Dyslexia may decrease with age. It, too, is more common in boys.

A third and very rare form of Dyslexia is acquired through brain damage. Trauma, stress, and other factors may lead to a deficiency in reading ability.

As promised we will examine the symptoms and techniques to overcome this disorder in the following weeks. Strive to help your students achieve their potentials!
Hinton, C.D. (n.d.) Dyslexia Primer. Primer on Dyslexia. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/document/51/0,3343,en_2649_35845581_35149043_1_1_1_1,00.html.