Mistakes

To dyslexics and ADD learners, these distortions appear as reality. Therefore, they make mistakes in what they are reading, writing, or how they react to situations. Some common mistakes may be:

Dyslexics:

· Omitting a letter, number or word

· Altering a sequence of letters or words

· Skipping lines, stopping or hesitating

· Voice becomes monotone

· Writing is illegible or messy

· Reading, spelling or writing becomes slow and laborious

ADD / ADHD:

· Tired in school or while reading

· Impulsive

· Easily distracted

· Disorganized

· Inconsistent (one day they can do something, the next day they can’t)

· Problems following instructions

· Difficulty forming/keeping relationships with others

· Frequent inability to sit still