Is reading slowly a sign of dyslexia or a similar learning disability?

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Is reading slowly a sign of dyslexia or a similar learning disability?

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Answer 1

It could be a sign, however, reading slowly doesn't necessarily mean Dyslexia or a learning ability. When I started delving into books I was an extremely slow reader. Over time, with some practice, I became faster. Other people have a hard time reading because they have a difficult time picturing what the words are describing. If you're concerned, you can speak with your doctor. If you do have a learning disability, then practice makes perfect! Keep trying! Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Reading slowly doesn't necessarily means the person is a dyslexic. People with dyslexia do not make random reading errors. They make very specific types of errors.

Example: Can read a word on one page, but won't recognize it on the next page.

Answer 3

I am a slow reader, and I don't have dyslexia, and I have never been told I have a learning disability of any kind. I just enjoy absorbing the words and will reread a sentence or paragraph to make sure I truly understand what the author is trying to convey.

Answer 4

Nah. I'm slow but not the least dyslexic. I think a lot of it comes down to how we learned to read. As soon as we were taught the basics I read everything I could find. My parents probably thought that was very smart -- I was only 5 or 6 -- but I also picked up lots of bad habits. More than 70 years later I still have them. :(

Answer 5

While a learning disability could be the cause of slow reading, some people are simply slow readers. It doesn't necessarily indicate any kind of problem. The only way to know for certIn is to be evaluated by an experienced professional.