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-late talking

-Learning new words slowly

-Problems forming words correctly, such as reversing sounds in words or confusing words that sound alike

-Problems remembering or naming letters, numbers and colors

-Difficulty learning nursery rhymes or playing rhyming games

Dyslexia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

symptoms of depression:

-hopelessness

-anger

-irritability

-tiredness

-difficulty concentrating.

14 common signs and symptoms of depression

Depression has no direct correlation with cognitive function; however it is primarily caused by stress, trauma, and various events that occur during a lifetime.

Sources: Wikipedia.

Causes: For some people, an upsetting or stressful life event, such as bereavement, divorce, illness, redundancy and job or money worries, can be the cause. Different causes can often combine to trigger depression. (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/causes/#:~:text=There's%20no%20single%20cause%20of,often%20combine%20to%20trigger%20depression.)

Effects: Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities. Fatigue, lack of energy, or feeling slowed down. Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression#:~:text=Feelings%20of%20guilt%2C%20worthlessness%2C%20or,concentrating%2C%20remembering%2C%20or%20making%20decisions)

Symptoms: poor concentration. feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth. hopelessness about the future. disrupted sleep. changes in appetite or weight. feeling very tired or low in energy. (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression)

Cures: Education, lifestyle changes, social support and psychological therapy (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/depression-treatment-and-management#)

Facts and statistics: around 50% of the cause is genetic, and around 50% is unrelated to genes (psychological or physical factors). (https://med.stanford.edu/depressiongenetics/mddandgenes.html)

• Difficulty spelling simple words.

• Trouble learning the names of letters.

• Problems telling apart letters with similar shapes, such as “d” and “b” or “p” and “q.”

• Trouble rhyming.

Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6005-dyslexia

Effects:

• Trouble communicating

• Low learning capabilities

Sources:

https://improvingliteracy.org/brief/understanding-dyslexia-what-are-effects-dyslexia/index.html

Definition: Dyslexia :”a condition of neurodevelopmental origin that mainly affects the ease with which a person reads, writes, and spells, typically recognized as a specific learning disorder in children.”(Oxford Dictionary)

Causes:”The exact cause of dyslexia isn’t clear. However, several clues hint at how and why most cases happen.

• Genetics.

• Differences in brain development and function.

• Disruptions in brain development and function”(https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6005-dyslexia)

Depression

Definition: “Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.”(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007)

Causes:”Childhood experiences

• Life events

• Styles of thinking

• Other mental health problems

• Physical health problems

• Family history

• Medication

• Recreational drugs and alcohol

• Sleep, diet and exercise”(https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/causes/)

Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity. It affects about 3.5% of the global population, or about 280 million people of all ages. Depression affects a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. Wikipedia

Causes:

The exact cause of dyslexia is unknown ,but it often appears to run in families

NHS.UK

Upsetting or stressful life event

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Effects:

• delayed speech development compared with other children of the same age (although this can have many different causes)

• speech problems, such as not being able to pronounce long words properly and "jumbling" up phrases (for example, saying "hecilopter" instead of "helicopter", or "beddy tear" instead of "teddy bear")

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Changes the appetite, feelings of low self worth, and tiredness and poor concentration

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Cures:

There's no known way to correct the underlying brain differences that cause dyslexia. However, early detection and evaluation to determine specific needs and appropriate treatment can improve success. In many cases, treatment can help children become competent readers.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353557

Depression :Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy (talk therapy) involves talking with a mental health professional. Your therapist helps you identify and change unhealthy emotions, thoughts and behaviors. There are many types of psychotherapy — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most common. Sometimes, brief therapy is all you need. Other people continue therapy for several months or years.

depression: Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious mental disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, act, and perceive the world.

2) dyslexia: Genetics.

• Differences in brain development and function.

• Disruptions in brain development and function.Genetics.

depression: Abuse.

• Age.

• Certain medications.

• Conflict.

• Death or a loss.

3) dyslexia: affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.

depression: People with depression may experience disturbed sleep and changes to their appetite. They may have feelings of low self-worth, thoughts about dying and hopelessness about the future. Tiredness and poor concentration are also common.

4) dyslexia: self esteem, speech, anxiety, trouble rhyming, avoiding speaking out loud, difficulty spelling, and writing slowly.

depression: Difficulty sleeping, waking too early in the morning, or oversleeping

5) dyslexia: Dyslexia is a lifelong condition with no simple cure like pills, muscle exercises or special glasses. Yet people with dyslexia can overcome many of the symptoms with lessons, practice and patience.

depression: drinking plenty of fluids

• eating a healthful diet

• getting enough sleep

• talking to family or friends

• limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption

• practicing mindfulness

• taking on less responsibility at work

6) dyslexia:Around 1 out of 10 people have dyslexia.

• 780 million people in the entire world are dyslexic.

• More than 40 million US adults have dyslexia, with only 2 million of them receiving a diagnosis.

• Between 70% and 80% of people harboring limited reading proficiency suffer from dyslexia.

depression: Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression (1). Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. Worldwide, more than 10% of pregnant women and women who have just given birth experience depression (2). More than 700 000 people die due to suicide every year.