Dyslexia can affect short term memory, so your partner may forget a conversation, a task they have promised to do, or important dates. They may also struggle to remember the names of people they have met or how to get to places they have visited before.

Why does dyslexia affect memory?

Poor memory recall is a key characteristic of the dyslexic brain. This means that while students may appear to understand things well, they often struggle to recall concepts later. Think of your memory as a warehouse full of ideas. A dyslexic searches for the words with the light off.

Do dyslexics have a good memory?

Students with dyslexia have strengths in visual-spatial working memory. Their good visual working memory means that they learn words as a unit, rather than work out their individual sounds. This strategy can be quite useful initially as they build up an impressive mental look-up table.

How does dyslexia affect working memory?

Students with dyslexia, like David, have very poor verbal (auditory) working memory and they have difficulty remembering the sequence of information that is presented out loud, such as instructions, new vocabulary words, and even names.

Do dyslexics have short term memory?

Dyslexics can have short-term memory difficulties, which means they find it hard to remember symbols, pictures, words or sounds. A weak short-term memory makes it harder to: Decode letters when reading.