Symptoms and Treatment of Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia): A Case Study

Authors

  • Ahmad Yudi Saputra Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia Author
  • Zulfadli Hamdi Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia Author
  • Ade Sopyan Hadi 3Faculty of Social Sciences, Law and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia Author
  • Deny Susanti Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia Author
  • M. Usman Ali Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia Author

Keywords:

Dyslexia, Reading and Writing, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Abstract

Dyslexia which is a loss of reading and writing ability not in the form of a physical disability but brings to the brain which functions as a processor and processor of information. If the situation is left unchecked, it will affect the level of reading and writing skills of a person. Therefore, in this paper, the author formulates the problem "How are the symptoms and causes and ways to cure dyslexia?" Next in the discussion, the author outlines the symptoms of dyslexia, namely, stuttering and slow speech, difficulty choosing the right words to convey the spoken meaning, spelling mistakes that are done continuously, reading word by word slowly and intonation up and down, songang letters, similar words and numbers, difficulty in writing. The underlying causes of dyslexia are phonological problems i.e. systematic relationships between letters and sounds, word recall problems, systematic organization problems, short-term memory problems, and problems understanding syntax (grammar). Among the many causes, the main factor is the brain. Alternative cures for dyslexia, among others, children are stimulated in the brain part with some reading learning,. By means of various methods of learning to spell, and teaching by sound with different signs. By providing multiple and regular help dyslexic children will achieve progress.

Author Biographies

  • Ahmad Yudi Saputra, Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia

    Lecture in Hamzanwadi University

  • Zulfadli Hamdi, Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia

    Lecture in Hamzanwadi University

  • Ade Sopyan Hadi, 3Faculty of Social Sciences, Law and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

    Student PHD in Yogyakarta State University

  • Deny Susanti, Faculty of Education, Universitas Hamzanwadi, Indonesia

    Lecture in Hamzanwadi University 

  • M. Usman Ali, Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

    Student Master in UPSI Malaysia

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2025-02-04

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Symptoms and Treatment of Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia): A Case Study. (2025). International Journal of Education and Economic Sciences , 1(1), 1-8. https://ijees.my/index.php/nj/article/view/2

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