Can dyslexia be treated? (Adult)

[wrytelee]

Hi!
Husband is undiagnosed dyslexic. Apart from difficulty with comprehension and speech and clarity, it causes arguments between us and a short temper in him as he becomes frustrated.
Has anyone sought treatment for dyslexia?
Could anyone speak to the links between dyslexia and behaviour problems/emotional problems?
Can anyone relate? Thanks!

Sorry can’t help but sending hug. Dh the same . And dd!

You can’t treat in terms of making it go away but you can definitely learn coping strategies to decrease the impact on life and frustration. Does that make sense?

My daughter is dyslexic will have it for life.

There are lots of things you can do to help with dyslexia even as an adult.

He doesn’t need to get diagnosed but if he did the Educational psychologist would also provide a list of things that may help. None of it is easy to address but with dedication and time the impacts can be diminished.

It’s tiring being dyslexic and that is wearing, but it doesn’t make you unreasonable so that shouldn’t be an excuse for poor behaviour.

Maybe GP, organise some therapy as first steps

This should sit with him rather than you though as he is the adult and needs to address this himself if he would like to.

I am dyslexic, parent to a dyslexic child, it is possible to make a lot of progress if you are determined.

The frustration of having dyslexic-type difficulties, and of doing badly at school, being labelled stupid or lazy etc, often leads to low self esteem in adults. It doesn't always of course, many people find ways around it, or focus on their strengths.

There are lots of things he can do to support himself now. Getting good with tech, using e-readers and writing voice notes or recording text (voice note or into text).

What is causing the arguments specifically? It's not ok for him to take out his frustration on you.