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(F81.0) Specific reading disorder
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32 334 in individuals diagnosis specific reading disorder confirmed
Diagnosis specific reading disorder is diagnosed Men are 39.38% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis specific reading disorder
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis specific reading disorder
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease specific reading disorder - Men and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-29, 40-44, 50-59, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 30-39, 45-49, 60-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 30-44, 50-54, 60-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-29, 45-49, 55-59, 90-94
Disease Features specific reading disorder
Absence or low individual and public risk
Specific reading disorder - what does this mean
Specific reading disorder, also known as dyslexia, is a neurological disorder that affects an individual’s ability to read. it is caused by a disruption in the way the brain processes language, making it difficult for the individual to decode words and comprehend written material. dyslexia is typically diagnosed in early childhood, and can be identified through tests that measure reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension.
What happens during the disease - specific reading disorder
Specific reading disorder is a neurological disorder caused by a disruption of brain pathways that are responsible for decoding written words. this disruption can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and structural abnormalities in the brain. these disruptions can lead to difficulty in recognizing and understanding written words, which can lead to difficulty in learning to read, reading fluently, and comprehending written material.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a comprehensive physical and neurological exam.
- Administer a battery of tests to assess cognitive skills, language, and reading abilities.
- Conduct a psychological evaluation to assess the patient's level of functioning.
- Administer standardized tests to measure reading performance.
- Evaluate the patient's academic performance in school.
- Review the patient's family and medical history.
- Observe the patient's behavior in the classroom.
- Assess the patient's visual and auditory processing skills.
- Evaluate the patient's ability to comprehend written material.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve the patient's reading ability and comprehension.
- Provide the patient with a structured reading program.
- Develop a plan for the patient to practice reading regularly.
- Provide the patient with one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Help the patient develop strategies to improve their reading skills.
- Encourage the patient to read material that is at their level.
- Help the patient develop good study habits.
- Provide the patient with guidance on how to use context clues to understand words.
- Teach the patient how to use reading strategies such as skimming and scanning.
- Help the patient develop critical thinking skills.
- Help the patient develop a positive attitude towards reading.
- Encourage the patient to read aloud to practice pronunciation.
- Provide the patient with feedback on their progress.
64 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Specific reading disorder - Prevention
The best way to prevent specific reading disorder is to provide children with early exposure to language and reading. this can include reading aloud to children, providing them with books to read on their own, and teaching them the proper techniques for decoding and understanding written words. additionally, providing children with a stimulating environment that encourages language development and learning can help to prevent specific reading disorder.