Students with dyslexia

The term developmental dyslexia refers to a set of specific difficulties in reading and writing. Specifically, because they concern a narrow range of disorders, not resulting from reduced intellectual level, visual or hearing impairments, or environmental neglect.

DEVELOPMENTAL DYSLEXIA CAN OCCUR IN THREE FORMS:

• dysgraphia – poor handwriting (so-called ugly handwriting),
• dyslexia – difficulty in reading,
• dysorthography – difficulty in mastering correct spelling (including spelling mistakes)

SYMPTOMS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DYSLEXIA

• persistent errors in writing (apart from the above-mentioned typical spelling mistakes);
• impaired reading technique and speed;
• difficulties in understanding the text being read;
• difficulties in learning other subjects:
• mathematics – e.g. difficulties in memorising multiplication tables, incorrect transcription of columns in written calculations, transposing digits in numbers, changing direction in drawings (e.g. on coordinate axes);
• geography – difficulties with spatial orientation, problems with using maps;
• foreign languages – difficulties with learning new characters or memorising new words, mispronouncing words;
• physical education – poor motor skills, ineptitude in sports games.

A document confirming developmental dyslexia (dysgraphia, dyslexia, dysorthography) obtained during primary or secondary school education is not valid at university. For language classes at the TUL Language Centre, you must present an opinion issued by a psychological and pedagogical counselling centre for adults. Please provide the document on developmental dyslexia to your lecturer at the beginning of the semester.