Cause And Effect Essay On Dyslexia

Children with dyslexia are prone to have problems with their self esteem and their perception about themselves due to their difficulty with reading. Children with this disorder are usually very creative and intelligent human beings. They usually find other ways of expressing their intelligence, even though reading is not their strength. They encounter much anxiety provoking events that cause them to break down at times. In “ Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia,” the anxiety of dyslexia is described as, “Anxiety is the most frequent emotional symptom reported by dyslexics. Leading people to become fearful because of their constant frustration and confusion in school. These feelings are exacerbated by the inconsistencies of dyslexia. …show more content…
For example, if a person with dyslexia self identifies himself or herself as “dumb”, then he or she will most like have feelings of anxiety because the person would be living up to their self image and will ultimately develop a low self esteem. They will be afraid to go through challenging situations in school, and they will most likely be unsuccessful in school. Their low self esteem will discourage them from being active in class and asking for help. In “Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia” the self image of children with dyslexia is described as, “The dyslexic's self–image appears to be extremely vulnerable to frustration and anxiety. According to Erik Erikson, during the first years of school, every child must resolve the conflicts between a positive self–image and feelings of inferiority. If children succeed in school, they will develop positive feelings about themselves and believe that they can succeed in life” (National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities). Children with dyslexia are at a particularly high risk of developing a negative self image. Since children with dyslexia have trouble decoding text and speaking fluently, they are most likely to have a negative perception about