Children with dyslexia often struggle to read long sentences and large blocks of text.
Here are some examples of what can make sentences difficult for dyslexics to read:
Long, complex sentences.
Words with many syllables and tricky spellings.
Using complicated tenses, like past or future.
Certain fonts or unusual spacing can make text hard to read.
Poorly written sentences often include large text blocks.
Long paragraphs need breaks or headings.
Writing over images or cluttered text can be difficult to read.
Flashing or scrolling text is harder to read quickly.
Sentences with homophones, like “their” and “there,”.
Large blocks of text without images or diagrams.
Disorganised information that jumps topics.
Why do dyslexic children struggle to spell?
Dyslexic children find it hard to remember sequences and details. They may struggle to:
Recall the letters in a word and their order.
Spell new or long words.
Sound out words, so they rely on memorising the right spellings.
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty. Dyslexic children often spell the same words incorrectly in various ways. So dyslexic children need extra support to improve their reading and writing skills.
What are hard words for dyslexics to spell?
Words that are hard for dyslexics to spell. Are often longer words, with spellings that a child may struggle to understand.
Here’s a list of the most commonly misspelled words. Dyslexics might find these words tricky to spell:
Commonly Misspelt words
Accommodate
Colonel
Conscience
Diarrhoea
Embarrass
Entrepreneur
Guarantee
Handkerchief
Miscellaneous
Nauseous
Occurrence
Parallel
Rhythm
Thermometer
Vacuum
Hardest words for dyslexics to spell
The list below shows some of the hardest words for dyslexics to spell. These words are tough for anyone to read, write, and spell.
For a dyslexic child, long words can be tough. They often find it hard to sound out words and remember the letter order.
Accommodation
Anthropomorphism
Appraisal
Archaeology
Entrepreneurship
Exaggeration
Hyperventilation
Paradoxical
Precipitous
Pseudonym
Orthography
Psychosomatic
Help a dyslexic child to read, write and spell
If your dyslexic child finds it hard to write and spell difficult words, begin with the basics. Do this before trying to learn the commonly misspelt words listed above.
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