How does dyslexia affect people?
Dyslexia can occur in children with normal, or superior, intelligence and abilities, who are sometimes mistakenly thought to have an intellectual disability. A child with dyslexia who has not been properly diagnosed may suffer from low self-esteem because of the tough time they have keeping up with the learning pace of their classmates. Although dyslexia can occur in people of any intellectual ability, children with the condition often appear to be not trying hard enough at school. Problems with school can lead to a student feeling stressed and discouraged about continuing, which can have major consequences for his or her future working life.
