Ever sent your kid to fetch something, and they return five minutes later asking, “What was it again?” If this happens all the time, no, your child isn’t just being “lazy” or “not paying attention.” (Yes, Grandma, we hear you.) Memory struggles are a real challenge for kids with dyslexia—and they directly impact their academic performance.
Wait, What Does Dyslexia Have to Do with Memory?
Dyslexia isn’t just about reading struggles; it’s a full-blown brain workout in disguise. Kids with dyslexia often have difficulties with working memory—the mental notepad that helps them hold and use information.
Here’s how this plays out in school:
• They forget instructions mid-task.
• They struggle to recall sight words and spelling rules.
• They mix up sequences—letters, numbers, even daily routines.
• They study for a test, but it vanishes from their brain like a Snapchat message.
Reading & Writing: The Secret Memory Gym
The good news? Learning to read and write strategically can strengthen memory and focus (yes, really).
When kids practice decoding words, recognizing patterns, and using multisensory techniques (like tracing letters in sand), they’re actually training their brain to retain and recall information better.
It’s like lifting weights for the memory!
• Phonics-based learning – Helps connect sounds to letters faster.
• Chunking information – Breaks down reading/spelling into bite-sized pieces.
• Mnemonics & visual cues – Turns words into memorable images.
•Repetition & overlearning – Because one-time reading = instant forgetting.
Intervention = Less Frustration, More Focus
Early dyslexia intervention doesn’t just improve reading—it boosts a child’s ability to stay focused, recall information, and manage schoolwork better. Structured, evidence-based approaches (like the Orton-Gillingham method) can help kids build automaticity in reading and writing, reducing the mental overload that makes them forget things in the first place.
Where to Get Help?
If your child is struggling with memory, focus, or reading, don’t wait it out (spoiler: it won’t magically fix itself).
Visit Dyslexia Let’s Read or email us at dyslexia.roshush@gmail.com for expert guidance on personalized interventions.
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