Did your dyslexic kid ever catch up with peers?

[Anonymous]

I was a super early reader and my kids are too. I'd love to tell you it matters in life, but it doesn't at all. I'm not fancy as an adult. My kids are bright but nothing that special. I still like to read. Sometimes I read too fast and have to go back and actually understand it though.

[Anonymous]

My 11th grader hates reading because of the dyslexia so she has never caught up. She does great at math and just last year determibed audio books were an acceptable format to get content. It is tough but she has other strengths and will be just fine

[Anonymous]

My kid at 10 with an SLD in reading comprehension absolutely despises reading books. He is fine with word decoding, but he is far below his grade level for reading comprehension than the rest of his peers (and probably his entire grade level class). We have been getting Captain Underpants books for him because he really loves those.

[Anonymous]

No.

But they went to college they graduated and they have good jobs.

I’m dyslexic and I can’t really read books I can read manuals.

I have a pretty successful career.

[Anonymous]

My DS (dyslexia and ADHD) just finished is first year of college. I agree with the posters who said there are a lot of factors that impact where dyslexic kids land as readers (the severity of the dyslexia, the type of intervention, the temperament of the kiddo). My son was diagnosed in 2nd grade and the early Harry Potter readers were a trial for us back then too! He received Orton-Gillingham tutoring year round from 3-5 grades. I am a huge proponent for evidence-based intervention. Generic tutoring always seemed to do more harm than good. In middle and high school reading always took a lot, lot longer for him but by then he did decently well in higher level classes and took AP English/Literature and History classes. When we did a round of updated testing for AP/college accommodations, the psychologist said that he was compensating so well the dyslexia was hard to pick up in the testing. BUT, even given that, reading is always less efficient and takes more energy for him than for someone without dyslexia. He will occasionally read a novel for pleasure, but is more interested in reading news/current events.

[Anonymous]

My brother has severe dyslexia and struggled so much in high school. But he went on to college, and grad school and is very successful in his field. I dont think he does a lot of reading for fun, but he can certainly read for work as needed. If you met him you'd think he was a smart, fun, interesting guy (because he is).

I dont think it matters if they "catch up" to the same type of reading or not. They will have other hobbies and other strengths. And audio books are awesome! She can still discuss the content of the book if she wishes.