Dyslexia is a learning disability that hinders the development of some language skills. People with dyslexia are unique, with different strengths and weaknesses. The following is a list of signs from the International Dyslexia Association.

A person this age with dyslexia:

• May read very slowly with many inaccuracies.
• Continues to spell incorrectly; frequently spells the same word differently in a single piece of writing.
• May procrastinate on reading and writing tasks.
• May avoid writing and may have trouble summarizing and outlining.
• May have poor memory skills and work slowly.
• May have an inadequate vocabulary and an inadequate store of knowledge from previous reading.