ABSTRACT
Persistent difficulties with literacy affect individual learners in different ways depending on the severity of their problems, how they respond to challenges in life and the way in which they are supported. It is well documented that dyslexia is often found alongside emotional and behavioural issues. Literacy is even required in social situations to text friends, read a menu or when ordering something online. Poor self-esteem is one of the most common psychological problems that arise from dyslexia. Children with literacy difficulties may experience regular failure as they struggle to learn a skill that most of their peers seem to acquire with ease. Dyslexic learners are more likely to attribute their success to external factors rather than to their own skills or hard work, often resulting in the feeling that they have no control over their future success. Many dyslexic learners experience significant emotional distress because of their difficulties.
