What are the 10 Common Signs of Dyslexia?

5. Avoiding Written Tasks

In school-age children with dyslexia, avoidance of activities that require writing is not uncommon. They may try to hide assignments or put off working on them until the last minute due to the stress of completing written assignments. Mathematics and reading may also cause anxiety and be avoided. As an adult, people with dyslexia gravitate away from jobs that require large amounts of writing or reading, preferring careers that utilize spatial awareness and hands-on work. Although dyslexia does not impact intelligence, it can make certain types of tasks and jobs more challenging.