Symptoms and Distortions

Reading and Writing

Reading Problems

  • Misreads words
  • Skips words or lines
  • Loses place
  • Problems tracking from line to line
  • Reads slowly or hesitantly
  • Takes breaks
  • Reads in dim light
  • Poor comprehension
  • Avoids reading

Writing Problems

  • Trouble copying
  • Unequal spacing
  • Unequal letter size
  • Writing up or downhill
  • Inconsistent spelling

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