Auditory Dyslexia
 Often called dysphonetic (or phonetic) dyslexia learning disability, auditory dyslexia is the inability or difficulty for the patient to connect the sounds that a word's letters make to the actual symbol on the page. This makes it extremely difficult for the sufferer to spell, or read aloud even though they may be able to understand what they are reading.
Some common symptoms of auditory dyslexia include:
- Trouble sounding out words
- Poor spelling. People with auditory dyslexia show a poor grasp of phonetics when they spell.
- May hear words as jumbled.
- Trouble remembering or repeating things they have just heard.
Auditory dyslexia can be extremely frustrating for the sufferer because they may be able to read and understand the things they read, but are unable to express them in writing or out loud. These dyslexia sufferers are also more likely to also suffer from the dysgraphia learning disability, in which they have trouble expressing themselves in writing.
If you suspect your child may be suffering from auditory dyslexia, consult with an experienced health care professional to obtain a proper diagnosis and begin treatment.
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