{"id":345427,"date":"2023-02-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-dyslexia-and-dysorthographia\/"},"modified":"2023-02-02T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T09:00:00","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-dyslexia-and-dysorthographia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/en\/what-is-the-difference-between-dyslexia-and-dysorthographia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Dyslexia and Dysorthographia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though dyslexia and dysorthographia are two written-language learning disorders, their<\/strong> underlying pathology is different<\/strong>. Both lasting, they should not be mistaken for a simple delay or blockage: stemming from an anomaly in the child’s cognitive development, they require, at the very least, therapeutic support from a speech and language therapist to relieve their symptoms. A closer look at their similarities and differences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Two written-language learning disorders<\/h2>\n

Dyslexia and dysorthographia, along with dysgraphia, cover the written-language learning difficulties<\/strong>. Like other DYS disorders (dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysphasia, ADHD), they are lasting in nature and do not stem from any cerebral, neurological, psychological or psychiatric impairment.<\/p>\n

While the origin of these difficulties remains unclear, certain factors are thought to increase the likelihood of their occurrence<\/strong>, such as a written-language disorder in a close family member (sibling, parent) or a lack of value placed on writing and reading within the family.<\/p>\n

The French health-insurance website Ameli cites some telling figures: “A child with a parent who has dyslexia<\/strong> is 80 times more likely to develop it. In addition, 50% of preschool children with oral expression disorders<\/strong> (speech delay, articulation disorders, dysphasia) are at risk of later developing dyslexia.”[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dyslexia and dysorthographia, different difficulties<\/h2>\n

Although it can take different forms, dyslexia is a reading disorder<\/strong>: the child struggles to decode text (auditory, phonetic and visual confusion, slow, hesitant, jerky reading, additions and substitutions, omissions or reversals of syllables\u2026) and has trouble understanding it.<\/p>\n

Dysorthographia, on the other hand, is a<\/strong> writing disorder<\/strong>: the child has difficulty encoding text (spelling mistakes, grammar, conjugation, analysis, poor identification of homophones, omission of letters, random word breaks\u2026). Note the difference between dysorthographia and dysgraphia<\/strong>, the latter focusing on handwriting itself (malformed letters, illegible, disordered writing).<\/p>\n

Dyslexia and dysorthographia<\/a> are often linked<\/strong>: it is rare for children with dysorthographia not to also have reading problems. Conversely, a dyslexic child will always show some degree of dysorthographia, whether mild or severe.<\/p>\n

Screening, to support your child with DYS<\/h2>\n

As lasting<\/strong> written-language learning disorders, dyslexia and dysorthographia do not resolve with time. Beyond academic difficulties, they can give rise to social and psychological problems. Fortunately, appropriate support<\/strong> can help your child relieve their symptoms and learn to compensate for their difficulties.<\/p>\n

It is absolutely essential to diagnose them as early as possible<\/strong>. They are generally observed at the point of first contact with reading and writing. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to take your child to a speech and language therapist<\/a>: there are several tests adapted<\/strong> to different ages, such as ODEDYS for dyslexia, ERTLA6 for 6-year-olds, or ERTL4 for 4-year-olds.<\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> Citation: https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/assure\/sante\/themes\/troubles-langage-ecrit\/definition-consequences-facteurs-favorisants<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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